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Allelic heterogeneity refers to when "different mutations in the same gene at the same chromosomal locus that cause a single phenotype".[1]

See Also[]

  • Allele
  • Locus heterogeneity
  • Mutation

References[]

  1. Pagon RA, Adam MP, Ardinger HH, et al., editors. GeneReviews® [Internet]. Seattle (WA): University of Washington, Seattle; 1993-2015. Illustrated Glossary. Available from: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK5191/
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