gene vs allele
gene
Definitions
noun
- (genetics) a segment of DNA that is involved in producing a polypeptide chain; it can include regions preceding and following the coding DNA as well as introns between the exons; it is considered a unit of heredity
Examples
In my view his confrontational, gladiatorial style has been a major contributor to the widespread disdain of the British public for politicians generally.
My generation was raised on a diet of stultifyingly tedious, but worthy accounts of embryology, typically very badly printed on what appeared to be rice paper.
However, we still rely entirely on the generosity of the public for funding.
allele
Definitions
noun
- (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
Examples
These two elements in the story, the unparalleled beauty and the long deep sleep, are what light up the mind and set one questioning.
However, Oktoberfest is also marketed as a student slosh fest of unparalleled quality and good times.
Loci of noncoding markers that have possible codominant alleles are in boldface italic type.
