Homozygous - Dictionary Definition and Overview

Homozygous :  adj : having identical alleles at corresponding chromosomal loci; "these two fruit flies are homozygous for red eye color" [ant: heterozygous]

Based on WordNet 2.0

Homozygous :  Homozygous: Possessing two identical forms of a particular gene, one inherited from each parent.



Based on WordNet (r) 2.0 (August 2003)

Example Usage of Homozygous

alphafemalewolf: Muggles are Homozygous recessive for magic?!
SheilaaaaxD: but im in science right now ! learning bought Homozygous lmfao.
doctorsuez: @Revi2 Homozygous recessive. Yep.
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