Definition of homozygous

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  • homozygous is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 28
  • homozygous is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 28
  • homozygous is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 29

Definition of homozygous

  • having identical alleles at corresponding chromosomal loci (adjective)

    Examples

    1. these two fruit flies are homozygous for red eye color

See definition of homozygous in Merriam Webster