Heterozygote

Heterozygote

With respect to a given genetic locus, a diploid individual carrying two different alleles.

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An individual having a heterozygous gene pair. A diploid or polyploid with different alleles at a particular locus.

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An individual having two different alleles at a genetic locus. Compare with homozygote.

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With respect to a given genetic locus, a diploid individual carrying two different alleles.

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