Genetics - Homozygous/Heterozygous Flashcards

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Homozygous

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  • when an individual inherits two identical alleles for the same gene
  • BB, DD = homozygous dominant
  • aa, tt = homozygous recessive
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Heterozygous

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  • when an individual inherits two different alleles for the same gene
  • Dd, Bb, Aa = these will express the dominant trait
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