Allele vs. Locus

Allelenoun

(genetics) One of a number of alternative forms of the same gene occupying a given position, or locus, on a chromosome.

Allelenoun

one of two or more alternative forms of a gene that can have the same place on homologous chromosomes and are responsible for alternative traits.

Allelenoun

either of a pair of Mendelian characters that may occur in an organism as a consequence of variation at one gene locus.

Allelenoun

one of two alternate forms of a gene that can have the same locus on homologous chromosomes and are responsible for alternative traits;

Allele

An allele (UK: , ; US: ; modern formation from Greek ἄλλος állos, ) is one of two, or more, forms of a given gene variant. For example, the ABO blood grouping is controlled by the ABO gene, which has six common alleles.

Locusnoun

A place or locality, especially a centre of activity or the scene of a crime.

Locusnoun

(mathematics) The set of all points whose coordinates satisfy a given equation or condition.

Locusnoun

(genetics) A fixed position on a chromosome that may be occupied by one or more genes.

Locusnoun

A passage in writing, especially in a collection of ancient sacred writings arranged according to a theme.

Locusnoun

A place; a locality.

Locusnoun

The line traced by a point which varies its position according to some determinate law; the surface described by a point or line that moves according to a given law.

Locusnoun

the scene of any event or action (especially the place of a meeting)

Locusnoun

the specific site of a particular gene on its chromosome

Locusnoun

the set of all points or lines that satisfy or are determined by specific conditions;