Word of the Day — June 7, 2026

allele

/a-LLEL-e/nounPush me

Definition

Different versions of the same gene that compete to control a trait.

(genetics) either of a pair (or series) of alternative forms of a gene that can occupy the same locus on a particular chromosome and that control the same character

Memory Hook

ALLELE = ALL-ELSE: all the else-versions of one gene fighting for the same spot.