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homozygous

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ho·mo·zy·gous  (hm-zgs, -m-, hm-)
adj.
Having the same alleles at a particular gene locus on homologous chromosomes.

homo·zy·gosi·ty (-gs-t) n.
homo·zygous·ly adv.

homozygous [ˌhəʊməʊˈzaɪgəs -ˈzɪg- ˌhɒm-]
adj
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Genetics) Genetics (of an organism) having identical alleles for any one gene these two fruit flies are homozygous for red eye colour Compare heterozygous
homozygously  adv

homozygous  (hm-zgs)
Relating to a cell that has two identical alleles for a particular trait at corresponding positions on homologous chromosomes. Compare heterozygous.
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Adj.1.homozygous - having identical alleles at corresponding chromosomal loci; "these two fruit flies are homozygous for red eye color"
genetic science, genetics - the branch of biology that studies heredity and variation in organisms
heterozygous - having dissimilar alleles at corresponding chromosomal loci; "heterozygous for eye color"


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