heterozygous
(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.
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heterozygous
Rhymes
- vigus
- homozygous
- heterozygous