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Allelic heterogeneity is the phenomenon in which different mutations at the same locus (or gene) cause the same disorder.[1] For example, β-thalassemia may be caused by several different mutations in the β-globin gene. It is a type of genetic heterogeneity.

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  1. ^ "Genetics Home Reference", 25 September 2009, Allelic heterogeneity, 29 September 2009


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