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Allele vs. Trait

Difference Between Allele and Trait

Allele

An allele (UK: , ; US: ; modern formation from Greek ἄλλος állos, "other") is one of two, or more, forms of a given gene variant. For example, the ABO blood grouping is controlled by the ABO gene, which has six common alleles.
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Trait

a distinguishing quality or characteristic, typically one belonging to a person
the traditionally British trait of self-denigration
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Allele

Any of the alternative forms of a gene or other homologous DNA sequence. Also called allelomorph.
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Trait

A distinguishing feature, as of a person's character.
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Allele

(genetics) One of a number of alternative forms of the same gene occupying a given position, or locus, on a chromosome.
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Trait

A morphological, physiological, or behavioral feature of an organism.
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Allele

one of two or more alternative forms of a gene that can have the same place on homologous chromosomes and are responsible for alternative traits.
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Trait

(Archaic) A short line or mark made with a writing or drawing implement.
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Allele

either of a pair of Mendelian characters that may occur in an organism as a consequence of variation at one gene locus.
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Trait

An identifying characteristic, habit or trend.
The number one personality trait I hate is hypocrisy. Why can't you be consistent!?
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Allele

one of two alternate forms of a gene that can have the same locus on homologous chromosomes and are responsible for alternative traits;
some alleles are dominant over others
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Trait

(object-oriented) An uninstantiable collection of methods that provides functionality to a class by using the class’s own interface.
Traits are somewhat between an interface and a mixin.
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Trait

A stroke; a touch.
By this single trait Homer makes an essential difference between the Iliad and Odyssey.
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Trait

A distinguishing or marked feature; a peculiarity; as, a trait of character.
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Trait

a distinguishing feature of your personal nature
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