ICSE Class 10 Answered
Allele is an alternative form of a gene which influences the phenotypic expression of the gene. Character trait is a physical expression of the gene.
Differences between allele and character traits:
Allele |
Character trait |
Alleles are the alternative forms of genes. |
Character trait is the physical expression of the gene. |
Allele is in a specific location in the chromosome. |
Character trait is a physical expression and so, does not have any location on the chromosome. |
Allele may be in homozygous state or heterozygous state. |
Character trait does not have homozygous or heterozygous state. |
Allele is a small segment of DNA. |
Character trait is a product of biochemical reactions. |
Alleles carry information which is responsible for a trait of an individual. |
Character trait is a characteristic of an individual. |