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Which statement describes the relationship between a gene and an allele?

Alleles are different versions of a gene

Genes are different versions of an allele


Many genes make up an entire allele

Alleles are similar genes from different species of organisms.

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I don't know. does this help: A gene is a portion of DNA that determines a certain trait. An allele is a specific form of a gene. Genes are responsible for the expression of traits. Alleles are responsible for the variations in which a given trait can be expressed.

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Answer:

alleles are different versions of a gene

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