Definition of ALLELES

alleles

Meanings

Noun

  • (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"
  • plural of allele

Synonyms

allele, allelomorph

Scrabble Score: 7

alleles is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
alleles is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
alleles is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 10

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