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allele
any of two or more variants of a gene that have the same relative position on homologous chromosomes and are responsible for alternative characteristics, such as smooth or wrinkled seeds in peas -
multiple alleles
any one of a series of three or more alternative or allelic forms of a gene, only two of which can exist in any normal, diploid individual. -
segregate
to separate or set apart from others or from the main body or group; isolate: to segregate exceptional children; to segregate hardened criminals. -
segregation
the act or practice of segregating; a setting apart or separation of people or things from others or from the main body or group: gender segregation in some fundamentalist religions.