| Point of Distinction | Gene | Allele |
| Definition | Gene is defined as a section of DNA that encodes for a certain trait. | An allele is defined as a variant form of a gene. |
| Determines | It determines an organism’s genotype. | It determines an organism’s phenotype. |
| Types | An allele is a type of gene. | Alleles are of two types; Paternal vs maternal Dominant vs recessive |
| Role | The role of genes is to determine individual traits. | The role of alleles is to contribute the diversity in phenotype expression. |
| Examples | Eye color, skin pigmentation, hair color. | Dark skin, blue eyes, brown hair. |