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(ho-mo-zy-gous) 4 syllables

Definition

adjective. having identical alleles for a particular gene.

Example Sentence

A full head of hair is a dominant feature, with the homozygous gene of HH.

More Example Sentences

Homozygous genes can lead to specific traits.

Synonyms

identical; uniform

Antonyms

heterozygous; different

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Rhymes

  • vigus

  • homozygous

  • heterozygous
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