Genes are the basic units of heredity that maintain their structural identity from one generation to another. They are made up of DNA and determine individual biological development.
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Alleles: These are the various forms of the same gene. Like having multiple versions of a recipe - one for vegan chocolate cake, another for gluten-free chocolate cake, etc.
This is the genetic makeup or set of genes in our DNA which is responsible for a particular trait. It's like having all the ingredients listed in your recipe.