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(het-er-o-zy-gous) 5 syllables

Definition

adjective. having two different alleles for a particular gene.

Example Sentence

The plant is heterozygous for its flower color.

More Example Sentences

Heterozygous genes can create different traits.

Synonyms

mixed; diverse; varied

Antonyms

homozygous

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heterozygous
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Rhymes

  • vigus

  • homozygous

  • heterozygous
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