Allele

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-000413",
  "term": "Allele",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A specific variant of a gene, located at a particular locus on a chromosome. Individuals inherit two alleles for each gene, one from each parent, which may be identical or different. These variations can lead to different traits or characteristics within a population, such as different blood types or eye colors.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and the Environment",
  "see_also": [
    "chromosome",
    "fusion",
    "gene",
    "meiosis"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1992, 64, 143. 'Glossary for chemists of terms used in biotechnology (IUPAC Recommendations 1992)' on page 146 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199264010143)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/allele/"
}