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Alleles.
Alleles - as a 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
Example: "Some alleles are dominant over others"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
allelomorph18Hypernyms (Closely Related)
cistron9factor11gene5Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"The gene for eye color has two different alleles."
"The alleles for height can determine if a person will be tall or short."
"Different alleles of a gene can result in different flower colors."
"The presence of certain alleles can increase the risk of developing a genetic disorder."
"The inheritance of blood type is determined by different alleles."
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Yes, alleles is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
ALLELES has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.
Is ALLELES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, alleles is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordALLELES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.
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Valid WordALLELES has a WORDFEUD points total of 7.
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