noun
- the condition of having two identical alleles for a particular gene
Usage: genetics; biology
Examples
- The researcher studied homozygosity patterns in the isolated population.
- Homozygosity for the recessive allele resulted in the expression of the trait.
- Inbreeding increases the likelihood of homozygosity in offspring.
- The genetic counselor explained how homozygosity affects inheritance patterns.
- Scientists measured levels of homozygosity across different chromosomes.
- Homozygosity can be detected through DNA sequencing techniques.