What is an allele?(1 point)
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a trait that can be masked
a trait that can be masked
a variant form of a gene
a variant form of a gene
a trait that appears in an offspring if one of the parents contributes it
a trait that appears in an offspring if one of the parents contributes it
a non-inherited trait
None of the above. An allele is a variant form of a gene. Alleles are different versions of a gene that can produce different traits or characteristics.
An allele is a variant form of a gene. It is a trait that can be masked and appears in an offspring if one of the parents contributes it.
The correct answer is: "a variant form of a gene."
An allele is a variant form of a gene that occurs due to mutation or genetic recombination. Genes are made up of DNA, and each gene can have different versions called alleles. These alleles can result in different traits being expressed. For example, the gene that determines eye color can have alleles for blue, brown, green, or other colors. The specific combination of alleles an individual has determines their genotype and the traits they exhibit.