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allelomorph

/ˈæliːloʊmɔrf/ noun · British & US
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What does allelomorph mean?

noun

A different form of a gene that is present in a population, often resulting in different physical characteristics. Allelomorphs can be either dominant or recessive.

Example

"The geneticist studied the allelomorphs of the pea plant to understand how they affected its growth and development."

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