homozygous meaning

UK US /ˌhoʊmoʊˈzaɪɡəs/ 4 syllables

homozygous (adjective): having identical alleles at corresponding chromosomal loci.

Definition of homozygous

  1. having identical alleles at corresponding chromosomal loci
    • these two fruit flies are homozygous for red eye color

    Opposite: heterozygous

    Related forms: homozygosity

How to pronounce homozygous

homozygous is pronounced /ˌhoʊmoʊˈzaɪɡəs/ in American English. It has 4 syllables, with the stress on the third syllable.

Words that rhyme with homozygous

Scrabble score: 28 (letter breakdown)

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