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In Mendelian genetics, what does the term 'allele' refer to?

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In Mendelian genetics, what does the term 'allele' refer to?
  1. A variant form of a gene
  2. A type of chromosome
  3. A phenotype
  4. A genetic disorder

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In Mendelian genetics, what does the term 'allele' refer to?
Correct Answer: Allele
  • Step 1: Understand that genes are segments of DNA that determine traits in living organisms.
  • Step 2: Realize that genes can have different versions, which are called alleles.
  • Step 3: Know that each allele can lead to different characteristics or traits, like eye color or flower color.
  • Step 4: Remember that an organism inherits one allele from each parent for a given gene.
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