Allelisms

/əˈlɛlɪzəmz/ noun

Definition

Plural of allelism; multiple instances or types of allelic relationships or genetic conditions.

Etymology

Plural of 'allelism' formed by adding '-s'. Scientific terminology pluralization convention.

Kelly Says

Different species show different allelisms—some genes vary wildly between individuals, while others are locked in place by evolution. Studying allelisms across species reveals evolutionary history!

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