Homozygous

usgb/ˌhoʊ.moʊˈzaɪ.ɡəs/
adjective

Having two identical alleles for a specific gene.

The plants are homozygous for the trait of disease resistance.
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Formal

homozygous recessive, homozygous dominant, homozygous condition

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Contextual Genetics

In genetics, knowing whether an organism is homozygous helps in understanding its hereditary traits.

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A homozygous organism might pass on specific characteristics uniformly.
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Formal Use

The term is most often used in scientific writing and discussions.

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It is not common in everyday conversations, so use it in appropriate contexts like biology classes.
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Avoid Confusion

Don't confuse homozygous with heterozygous, which refers to having different alleles.

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Understanding both terms is crucial in genetics.
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