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Dominant Allele

Description

A dominant allele refers to a variation of a gene that expresses its phenotypic effect even when only one copy is present in an individual's DNA.

Senses and Usages

• Sense 1: In genetics, a gene that is expressed phenotypically when present in only one copy.
• Sense 2: A powerful or influential trait or characteristic.

Sample Sentences

• Sense 1: The brown eye color is determined by a dominant allele.
• Sense 2: His domiant allele for leadership qualities made him the obvious choice for the team captain.

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