What is an allele?(1 point)

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a trait that can be masked
a trait that can be masked

a variant form of a gene
a variant form of a gene

a trait that appears in an offspring if one of the parents contributes it
a trait that appears in an offspring if one of the parents contributes it

a non-inherited trait

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None of the above. An allele is a variant form of a gene. Alleles are different versions of a gene that can produce different traits or characteristics.