allelomorphic
/əˌliːləˈmɔːrfɪk/
adjective
- Relating to one of two or more alternative forms of a gene that arise by mutation and are found at the same place on a chromosome.
- Each allelomorphic pair determines a specific trait like eye color in fruit flies.
- Allelic and allelomorphic are often used interchangeably in genetics textbooks.
- The scientist studied the allelomorphic variations in pea plants to understand inheritance.
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