Which term refers to an expression of only one allele of a gene and the silencing of the other allele, all based on which parent contributed each allele?

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Genomic imprinting is the process where the expression of a gene is determined by the parent that contributed it. This results in one allele being expressed while the other is silenced, depending on whether the allele was inherited from the mother or the father.

Which Term Refers to an Expression of Only One Allele