Allele and Allelic

Allele

Allele 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.
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Allelic and allele are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Allelic" instead a noun "Allele".

Allelic

Allelic adjective - Of or relating to alleles.
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Allele and allelic are semantically related. You can use "Allele" instead a noun "Allelic".

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