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domnat allele

Definition: A domnat allele refers to the dominant form of an allele, which is a variant of a gene. It masks the presence of a recessive allele when present in a heterozygous individual.

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense: Biological Genetics

Examples:

1. When the domnat allele is present, it determines the observable traits of an organism.
2. The inheritance pattern of the domnat allele ensures that the dominant traits are more commonly expressed in offspring.
3. In a genetic test, the presence of the domnat allele can be identified by specific markers.

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