multiple alleles
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The simultaneous existence of multiple alleles in each cell is likely, a condition called heteroplasmy.
From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022
A gene with more than two alleles has multiple alleles.
From Textbooks • Jan. 1, 2018
MHC polygeny refers to the multiple MHC proteins on cells, and MHC polymorphism refers to the multiple alleles for each individual MHC locus.
From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013
Eye color in humans is determined by multiple alleles.
From Textbooks • Apr. 25, 2013
An example of multiple alleles is the ABO blood-type system in humans.
From Textbooks • Apr. 25, 2013
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