Homozygote

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The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
  • n. An organism that has the same alleles at a particular gene locus on homologous chromosomes.
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  • n. A diploid individual that has equal alleles at one or more genetic loci.
    • The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
  • n. A zygote formed by the union of two gametes of the same kind or stock: opposed to heterozygote. See extract under heterozygole.
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  • n. (genetics) an organism having two identical alleles of a particular gene and so breeding true for the particular characteristic
    • Antonym
    heterozygote   
    Hypernym
    Words that are more generic or abstract
    zygote    fertilized ovum   
    Rhyme
    Words with the same terminal sound
    zygote   
     
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