Meaning of the word homozygote in English
What does homozygote mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
homozygote
US /ˌhoʊ.məˈzaɪ.ɡoʊt/
UK /ˌhɒm.əˈzaɪ.ɡəʊt/
Noun
an individual having two identical alleles of a particular gene or genes and so breeding true for the corresponding characteristic
Example:
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The plant was a homozygote for the red flower gene.
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Studying homozygotes helps geneticists understand recessive traits.