Overview
Multiple alleles are an important concept in genetics, referring to the existence of more than two forms of a gene within a population. This is particularly evident in human blood types, where the ABO system includes three alleles: A, B, and O. Understanding multiple alleles helps explain the divers...
Key Terms
Example: The gene for flower color can have a red allele and a white allele.
Example: Type A blood has A antigens on red blood cells.
Example: In AB blood type, both A and B alleles are expressed.
Example: Red and white flowers producing pink offspring.
Example: Used to determine possible blood types of offspring.
Example: Rh-positive blood has the Rh antigen.
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Key Concepts
AllelesBlood TypesGenetic VariationInheritance Patterns