Difference between revisions of "Homozygous"
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| − | A trait that is homozygous is one that is only expressed in an organism when it contains the same copy of two | + | A [[trait]] that is '''homozygous''' is one that is only expressed in an organism when it contains the same copy of two [[allele]]s. [[Recessive gene]]s are expressed in the [[phenotype]] of an organism only in individuals that are homozygous for that trait. The opposite of homozygous is [[heterozygous]]. |
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Latest revision as of 18:43, October 26, 2008
A trait that is homozygous is one that is only expressed in an organism when it contains the same copy of two alleles. Recessive genes are expressed in the phenotype of an organism only in individuals that are homozygous for that trait. The opposite of homozygous is heterozygous.