Term: allele
https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.A00237

Definition:
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.

Related Terms:
1) gene (http://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.G02604).
2) chromosomes (http://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.C01077).
3) meiosis (http://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.M03818).
4) fusion (<em>in biotechnology</em>) (http://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.F02563).

Source: PAC, 1992, 64, 143. 'Glossary for chemists of terms used in biotechnology (IUPAC Recommendations 1992)' on page 146 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199264010143)

Citation: 'allele' in IUPAC Compendium of Chemical Terminology, 5th ed. International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry; 2025. Online version 5.0.0, 2025. https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.A00237

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