ho·mo·zy·gous (h  m-z  g s, -m-, h m-)adj. Having the same alleles at a particular gene locus on homologous chromosomes. ho mo·zy·gosi·ty (-gs -t ) n.ho mo·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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