noun
- organisms that have two identical alleles for a particular gene
Usage: biology; genetics
Examples
- Homozygotes for the recessive allele will express the trait.
- The breeding experiment produced mostly homozygotes in the second generation.
- Scientists studied homozygotes to understand genetic inheritance patterns.
- Homozygotes have identical copies of the gene on both chromosomes.
- The population contained equal numbers of homozygotes and heterozygotes.
- Genetic counselors help identify homozygotes at risk for inherited diseases.