* Allelic pair: This is the most common and straightforward term. It simply means the two alleles that reside at the same locus (position) on homologous chromosomes.
* Homologous alleles: This emphasizes that the alleles are located at the same position on matching chromosomes.
* Alternate alleles: This term highlights that the alleles are different versions of the same gene.
* Allelic variants: Similar to "alternate alleles," but often used when discussing the specific DNA sequence differences between the alleles.
Examples:
* Eye color: A person might have one allele for brown eyes and one allele for blue eyes. These are allelic pairs or homologous alleles.
* Blood type: The ABO blood group system has three alleles: A, B, and O. A person might have two A alleles, an A and a B allele, or an A and an O allele.
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