WordNet-Online
Free dictionary and thesaurus of English. Definitions, synonyms, antonyms and more...
Hint: double-click any word to get it searched!

	Enter your search terms Submit search form
	Web www.wordnet-online.com

Definitions from WordNet

Definitions from the Web

Homozygous

Definition:

Homozygous refers to an organism that has two identical alleles for a specific gene.

Senses and Usages:

1. Genetics (Popular):

In genetics, homozygous describes a gene pair in which both alleles are the same.

Example sentence: The offspring will inherit the homozygous trait from its parents, ensuring uniformity.

2. Biology (Popular):

In biology, homozygous is used to describe an individual having two identical copies of a particular gene.

Example sentence: The homozygous genotype for the gene results in the expression of the particular characteristic.

3. Medicine (Popular):

In medicine, homozygous refers to a condition where an individual possesses two identical copies of a particular gene, often associated with genetic disorders.

Example sentence: The patient's homozygous mutation caused the development of the rare genetic disease.

4. Genetics (Local):

In genetics, homozygous can be localized to describe a specific region within a chromosome.

Example sentence: Researchers identified the homozygous region responsible for the trait's expression.

Products related to homozygous:

• Homozygous Genetics Books
• Homozygous Biology Resources
• Homozygous Medicine Treatments