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There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Dominant Allele.
Dominant Allele - as a noun
An allele that produces the same phenotype whether its paired allele is identical or different
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dominantExample Sentences
"In peas, the round seed shape is determined by a dominant allele."
"A child will inherit the dominant allele for brown eyes if both parents carry it."
"The presence of the dominant allele for straight hair results in a smooth texture."
"The inheritance of a dominant allele can mask the expression of a recessive allele."
"The ability to taste a certain bitter compound is controlled by a dominant allele."
