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one of two or more alternative forms of a gene that arise by mutation and are found at the same place on a chromosome
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The presence of a specific allele can determine an individual's eye color.
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Some people have the blue eye allele, but others have the brown eye allele.
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I got the tall allele from my dad, so I'm hoping to hit 6 feet soon.
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In the genetic lottery, I feel like I got stuck with all the recessive alleles.