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(A) An allele is defined as one of two or more alternative forms of a gene that arise by mutation and are found at the same place (locus) on a chromos

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Alternative form of a gene

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(A) An allele is defined as one of two or more alternative forms of a gene that arise by mutation and are found at the same place (locus) on a chromosome. Alleles are responsible for the variations in inherited characteristics,such as different eye colors or blood types. For example,in the gene for plant height,one allele may code for tallness $(T)$ and another for dwarfness $(t)$.

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