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.