ALLELIC Meaning and
Definition
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Allelic refers to the different forms or variants of a particular gene that can be found at a specific location or locus on a chromosome. Genes are segments of DNA that contain the genetic instructions for the development and functioning of organisms. Each gene can exist in more than one form, known as alleles, and these alleles can give rise to different traits or characteristics.
Allelic variation is commonly observed in diploid organisms such as humans, where individuals inherit two copies of each gene, one from each parent. If the two alleles present at a specific gene locus are the same, the individual is said to be homozygous for that gene. Conversely, if the alleles are different, the individual is heterozygous.
The different alleles of a gene can result in variations in the structure, function, or expression of the gene product, such as a protein. These variations may lead to different traits or phenotypes. For example, in humans, the gene for eye color has multiple alleles, including blue, green, brown, and others. Allelic variation is responsible for the diversity seen within a population and can contribute to genetic diversity and adaptation.
Allelic relationships can be studied through genetics, including techniques like genetic mapping and DNA sequencing. Understanding allelic variation is crucial to many areas of biology, including evolutionary biology, medicine, and agriculture, as it plays a fundamental role in inheritance, adaptation, and disease susceptibility.
Common Misspellings for ALLELIC
- zllelic
- sllelic
- wllelic
- qllelic
- aklelic
- aplelic
- aolelic
- alpelic
- aloelic
- allwlic
- allslic
- alldlic
- allrlic
- all4lic
- all3lic
- allekic
- allepic
- alleoic
- illelic
- cllelic
Etymology of ALLELIC
The word "allelic" is derived from the term "allele".
The term "allele" was coined by the Danish botanist Wilhelm Johannsen in the early 20th century. It is derived from the Greek words "allelon" (meaning 'of one another') and "allelous" (meaning 'each other'). Johannsen used the term to describe different forms or variants of a gene that can be found at the same locus (position) on a specific chromosome.
The addition of the suffix "-ic" to "allele" forms the adjective "allelic", which refers to anything related to alleles or the characteristics of alleles.
Similar spelling words for ALLELIC
- alalic,
- alalakh,
- willowlike,
- OLOLC,
- intra-allelic,
- ololiuhqui,
- ololiuqui,
- ILYLC,
- ELULC,
- ELALC,
- ALALCU,
- whalelike,
- allylic.
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