homozygote

[US]/ˌhɒməʊˈzaɪɡəʊt/
[UK]/ˌhoʊməˈzaɪɡoʊt/
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Translation

n.a diploid organism that carries two identical alleles of a particular gene; an organism that is homozygous for a specific trait

Phrases & Collocations

homozygote advantage

homozygote recessive

homozygote genotype

homozygote phenotype

homozygote allele

homozygote trait

homozygote condition

homozygote cross

homozygote test

homozygote frequency

Example Sentences

the homozygote genotype can influence the traits of an organism.

identifying a homozygote is crucial for genetic studies.

homozygotes often display uniform traits in breeding experiments.

in some cases, a homozygote can be more advantageous than a heterozygote.

researchers are studying the effects of homozygote variations on disease resistance.

the homozygote condition can lead to increased vulnerability to certain disorders.

geneticists often focus on homozygotes when mapping traits.

homozygote individuals may have a higher chance of expressing recessive traits.

understanding homozygote and heterozygote differences is key in genetics.

the study revealed that homozygote plants had better yield.

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