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Gene : Contains information that is required to express a particular trait // unit of inheritance // segment of DNA called cistron // sequence of DNA coding for tRNA / rRNA / polypeptide / enzyme.
Allele : Genes which code for a pair of contrasting traits / different forms of the same gene / individual gene in a particular gene pair (for same character). 
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Question Text
State a difference between a gene and an allele.
Updated OnMay 30, 2023
TopicPrinciples of Inheritance and Variation
SubjectBiology
ClassClass 12
Answer TypeText solution:1 Video solution: 3
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