A(an) ________ is a variation of a gene.
A) trait
B) character
C) gamete
D) allele
E) variant

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An allele is a variant form of a gene, which arises by mutation and is located at a specific position on a specific chromosome. It determines the specific traits or characteristics of an organism. Traits (A) and characters (B) refer to the physical or behavioral features of an organism, while gametes (C) are the reproductive cells that carry half the genetic material of an organism. Variant (E) is a general term that can refer to any kind of variation or difference.

A(an) ________ Is a Variation of a Gene