Human Biology: Concepts and Current Issues (8th Edition)
Human Biology: Concepts and Current Issues (8th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134042435
Author: Michael D. Johnson
Publisher: PEARSON
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The differences between gene and allele.

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An allele is an alternate form of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid). It is one of the forms of genes. They always in two copies. For example, a gene that governs the height has two alleles. One allele governs the tallness and another one governs the dwarfness. So, the height of the individual depends upon the allele, which expresses itself.

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