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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).
Allele: Alternative form of a genetic locus; a single allele for each locus is inherited separately from each parent (e.g., at a locus for eye color the allele might result in blue or brown eyes). Allele Frequency: The proportion of a particular allele among the chromosomes carried by individuals in a population.