Definition

Relating to different forms of a gene that can exist at a specific location on a chromosome.

Example

The allelic variation in the population contributed to the diversity of traits observed.

Conversation

Have you ever heard about allelic variations in genetics?

Yeah, I learned a bit about that in my biology class.

It's interesting how those allelic differences can affect traits.

Totally! It explains so much about why we all look different.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Allelic → It is formed from "allele" (from Greek "allelon", meaning of each other) and the suffix "-ic" (meaning pertaining to). The word "allelic" refers to something that pertains to alleles, which are different forms of a gene that exist at the same locus on homologous chromosomes.

Memory Tip

Think of 'allelon' meaning 'of each other' to remember that 'allelic' refers to different forms of a gene that relate to each other.

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