What is an allele? (1 point)

• A type of DNA material
• A component of a cell
• A genetically altered organism
• A designated segment of the chromosome

1 answer

An allele is a type of DNA material that represents a variant form of a gene. So the correct answer from your options is:

• A designated segment of the chromosome.

However, the most precise definition is that an allele is a specific variant of a gene that can exist at a particular locus on a chromosome.