1 Allele as a gene variant 2 Allele as a pair of genes These

1) Allele as a gene variant.

2) Allele as a pair of genes.

These are the two defintions for the term allele. What is an example of 1 in which the term is used in this context? What is an example of 2 in which the term is used in this context?

Solution

1. The natural differences that occur between different organisms. Variation occurs even within the same species.

Different alleles (slight differences in the genetic code) are the main cause genetic variation.

2. A member of a gene pair that determines a specific trait