Question
Differentiate between the following: Homozygous and Heterozygous
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Answer
| Homozygous | Heterozygous |
| 1. When an organism has both the alleles for given trait are similar/identical is said to be homozygous. | 1. When an organism has both the alleles for given trait are dissimilar, it is said to be heterozygous |
| 2. Homozygous produces only one kind of gametes. | 2. Heterozygous produces different types of gametes. |
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