Definition
allelomorphism
noun
- The quality or state of being allelic; the relationship between alleles at the same locus on homologous chromosomes.
Usage: genetics; technical
Examples
- The allelomorphism of the two gene variants determines whether the offspring will express the dominant or recessive trait.
- Geneticists study allelomorphism to understand how different forms of a gene interact in inheritance patterns.
- The concept of allelomorphism is fundamental to Mendelian genetics and modern molecular biology.