homozygous
/ˌhoʊməˈzaɪɡəs/
adjective
- Having two identical alleles for a particular gene.
- Scientists identified a homozygous mutation that causes the disease.
- The plant was homozygous for the dominant trait, so all its offspring showed the same feature.
- If both parents are homozygous for blue eyes, their children will also have blue eyes.
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