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allele. one of two or more alternative forms of a gene at the same site or locus in each of a pair of chromosomes, which determine alternative characters in inheritance. Called also allelomorph. blank allele. an allele which produces an antigen which cannot be detected. null allele. see silent allele (below).
Definition of ALLELE. 1. : any of the alternative forms of a gene that may occur at a given locus. 2. : either of a pair of alternative Mendelian characters (as smooth and wrinkled seed in the pea).â alÂ·leÂ·lic \-ËlÄ-lik, -Ële-\ adjective. â alÂ·lelÂ·ism \-ËlÄ-Ëli-zÉm, -Ële-\ noun.efinition of ALLELE. 1. : any of the alternative forms of a gene that may occur at a given locus. 2. : either of a pair of alternative Mendelian characters (as smooth and wrinkled seed in the pea). â alÂ·leÂ·lic \-ËlÄ-lik, -Ële-\ adjective.