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ALLELE which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
ALLELE
Updated: October 11, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "ALLELE" which means:
- noun
- • (genetics) either of a pair (or series) of alternative forms of a gene that can occupy the same locus on a particular chromosome and that control the same character
An example sentence would be:
- • "The gene for eye color has two different alleles: blue and brown."
- • "In genetics, an allele is one of the possible alternative forms of a gene."
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| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| New York Times31 Mar 2019 | Down 2 | |
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