homozygous

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(hōˌmō-zīˈgəs, -mə-, hŏmˌə-)

adjective
Having the same alleles at a particular gene locus on homologous chromosomes.

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  • hoˌmo·zy·gosˈi·ty (-gŏsˈĭ-tē) noun
  • hoˌmo·zyˈgous·ly adverb

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