2007-03-28 08:56:00 · 5 answers · asked by Adam M 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
heterozygote - a hybrid containing genes for two unlike forms of a characteristic, and therefore not breeding true to type.
2007-03-28 09:00:33 · answer #1 · answered by pinksparklybirdy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Definition of Heterozygous
Heterozygous: Possessing two different forms of a particular gene, one inherited from each parent. A person who is heterozygous is called a heterozygote or a gene carrier.
Heterozygous is in contrast to homozygous, the possession of two identical copies of the same gene.
2007-03-28 09:09:21 · answer #2 · answered by dave_grrd 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Agreeing with the person who just responded from the medical dictionary with an added "heterozygoust" response. This term is used adjectively as in the "heterozygoust rat."
2007-03-28 09:12:08 · answer #3 · answered by ReBecca B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
heterozygote
One entry found for heterozygote.
Main Entry: het·ero·zy·gote
Pronunciation: -'zI-"gOt
Function: noun
: a heterozygous individual
heterozygous
One entry found for heterozygous.
Main Entry: het·ero·zy·gous
Pronunciation: -g&s
Function: adjective
: having the two alleles at corresponding loci on homologous chromosomes different for one or more loci
2007-03-28 09:02:14 · answer #4 · answered by Carol D 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
no results for heterozygous(t). these results are for heterozygous:
1. having dissimilar pairs of genes for any hereditary characteristic.
2. of or pertaining to a heterozygote.
2007-03-28 09:23:51 · answer #5 · answered by K H 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋