A letter that represents an alternative form of a gene or trait is called an allele.

Here's a breakdown:

* Gene: A segment of DNA that codes for a specific trait.

* Allele: Different versions of the same gene. For example, the gene for eye color might have a blue allele and a brown allele.

* Trait: A specific characteristic of an organism, such as eye color, hair color, or height.

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