Homozygous
adjective
Having two identical alleles for a specific gene.
The plants are homozygous for the trait of disease resistance.
Usage tips
Formal
homozygous recessive, homozygous dominant, homozygous condition
adjective
Having two identical alleles for a specific gene.
The plants are homozygous for the trait of disease resistance.
Usage tips
Formal
homozygous recessive, homozygous dominant, homozygous condition
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Contextual Genetics
In genetics, knowing whether an organism is homozygous helps in understanding its hereditary traits.
A homozygous organism might pass on specific characteristics uniformly.
Pro Tip 2/3Formal Use
The term is most often used in scientific writing and discussions.
It is not common in everyday conversations, so use it in appropriate contexts like biology classes.
Pro Tip 3/3Avoid Confusion
Don't confuse homozygous with heterozygous, which refers to having different alleles.
Understanding both terms is crucial in genetics.
Pro Tip 1/3Contextual Genetics
In genetics, knowing whether an organism is homozygous helps in understanding its hereditary traits.
A homozygous organism might pass on specific characteristics uniformly.
Pro Tip 2/3Formal Use
The term is most often used in scientific writing and discussions.
It is not common in everyday conversations, so use it in appropriate contexts like biology classes.
Pro Tip 3/3Avoid Confusion
Don't confuse homozygous with heterozygous, which refers to having different alleles.
Understanding both terms is crucial in genetics.
Pro Tip 1/3Contextual Genetics
In genetics, knowing whether an organism is homozygous helps in understanding its hereditary traits.
A homozygous organism might pass on specific characteristics uniformly.
Pro Tip 2/3Formal Use
The term is most often used in scientific writing and discussions.
It is not common in everyday conversations, so use it in appropriate contexts like biology classes.
Pro Tip 3/3Avoid Confusion
Don't confuse homozygous with heterozygous, which refers to having different alleles.
Understanding both terms is crucial in genetics.
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