məˈzaɪ adjective Biology.
1.
having identical pairs of genes for any given pair of hereditary characteristics.
2.
of or pertaining to a homozygote.
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| —adj | |
| genetics Compare heterozygous (of an organism) having identical alleles for any one gene: these two fruit flies are homozygous for red eye colour | |
| homo'zygously | |
| —adv | |
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homozygous ho·mo·zy·gous (hō'mō-zī'gəs, -mə-, hŏm'ə-)
adj.
Having the same alleles at a one or more gene loci on homologous chromosome segments.
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homozygous  (hō'mō-zī'gəs) Pronunciation Key
Relating to a cell that has two identical alleles for a particular trait at corresponding positions on homologous chromosomes. Compare heterozygous. |
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