Alleles are genes that

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Alleles are different versions of the same gene that occupy corresponding places, or loci, in homologous chromosomes. Each parent contributes one allele to their offspring, and these alleles can be the same (homozygous) or different (heterozygous). Alleles can also be linked, meaning they are located near each other on the same chromosome, but this is not always the case. Also, alleles are not necessarily lethal when homozygous, and they can be heterozygous.

Alleles Are Genes That