https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.A00237
One of several alternate forms of a
gene
which occur at the same locus on homologous
chromosomes
and which become separated during
meiosis
and can be recombined following
fusion
of gametes.
Source:
PAC, 1992, 64, 143. (Glossary for chemists of terms used in biotechnology (IUPAC Recommendations 1992)) on page 146 [Terms] [Paper]