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Is an allele a gene itself?

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no alleles are what make up a gene

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Is allele a gene?

yes an allele is a gene


What gene that does not express itself and is concealed by the presence of another gene of the same trait?

If you are talking about alleles, then this would be a recessive allele.


Allele in gene or gene in allele?

Alleles are the specific form of a gene e.g. gene for 'eye colour, allele for 'blue eyes'. Therefore the alleles are in the genes.


What is the alternate form of a gene?

The answer is allele


Alternative versions of a gene?

One or more forms of a gene that codes for a specific trait is also known as an allele


What is a different between allele and gene?

an allele is a gene that is the cause of hereditary variation


Is an allele bigger then a gene?

An allele is a gene. It is one form of a gene. For example, height in pea plants is controlled by one gene with two forms. A pea plant can be tall or short. There is a short allele and a tall allele for the gene governing height.


What is member of a gene pair that determines a specific trait is?

an allele


What gene is defined as a gene that controls the appearance of a certain trait?

the dominant allele


Is an allele larger than a gene?

An allele is a gene. It is one form of a gene. For example, height in pea plants is controlled by one gene with two forms. A pea plant can be tall or short. There is a short allele and a tall allele for the gene governing height.


How are terms gene locus and allele related?

Gene locus is a specific location on an allele.


What is a type of gene?

Do you mean allele? An allele is a different molecular form of the same gene.