allele


Meanings

  • (genetics) either of a pair (or series) of alternative forms of a gene that can occupy the same locus on a particular chromosome and that control the same character;
    • "some alleles are dominant over others"
  • ALLELE n pl. -S any of several forms of a gene ALLELIC adj

Synonyms


Scrabble Score: 6

allele is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word

allele is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary

allele is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary


Words With Friends Score: 9

allele is a valid Words With Friends word