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Give reasons why there are differences in the inherited characteristics as a result of alleles.
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Genetics
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Inherited Characteristics and Allelic Variation
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Give reasons why there are differences in the inherited characteristics as a result of alleles
- This point belongs to Genetics, especially Inherited Characteristics and Allelic Variation.
- You need to be able to give reasons why there are differences in the inherited characteristics as a result of alleles.
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