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Homozygote
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an individual organism or cell with two identical alleles at a specific gene locus, having inherited the same genetic information from both parents
Example
Pea plants with two alleles for yellow seeds are homozygotes for the seed color gene.
An organism with two alleles for brown eyes is a homozygote for the eye color gene.
Individuals with two alleles for the ability to taste a bitter substance are homozygotes for taste perception.
A person with two alleles for attached earlobes is a homozygote for the earlobe trait.
