Homozygous vs Heterozygous

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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What does homozygous mean?
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Homozygous refers to having two identical alleles for a particular gene, such as AA or aa.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What does heterozygous mean?
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Heterozygous refers to having two different alleles for a particular gene, such as Aa.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a homozygous dominant genotype?
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A homozygous dominant genotype has two dominant alleles, represented as AA.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a homozygous recessive genotype?
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A homozygous recessive genotype has two recessive alleles, represented as aa.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is an example of a heterozygous genotype?
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An example of a heterozygous genotype is Aa, where one allele is dominant and the other is recessive.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How can you identify a homozygous dominant genotype?
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A homozygous dominant genotype can be identified by the presence of two identical dominant alleles, such as FF.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How can you identify a homozygous recessive genotype?
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A homozygous recessive genotype can be identified by the presence of two identical recessive alleles, such as nn.
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