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/ˌhəʊməʊˈzaɪɡəs/ · adjective
Of an organism in which both copies of a given gene have the same allele.
Use homozygous when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Homozygous means Of an organism in which both copies of a given gene have the same allele.
The closest synonym depends on the sentence and intended sense.
Possible antonyms include heterozygous.
Use homozygous where its definition matches the intended context.
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