heterozygote Synonyms
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heterozygote Meaning
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heterozygote (n)
(genetics) an organism having two different alleles of a particular gene and so giving rise to varying offspring
heterozygote Sentence Examples
- The heterozygote individual exhibited both dominant and recessive alleles for the gene.
- Heterozygotes for the sickle cell trait have one normal allele and one mutant allele of the hemoglobin gene.
- In a cross between two heterozygotes, the expected phenotypic ratio is 1 homozygote dominant: 2 heterozygotes: 1 homozygote recessive.
- The heterozygote parent carried a single copy of the mutated gene, increasing the risk of passing it on to offspring.
- Heterozygotes for Huntington's disease experience delayed onset and milder symptoms compared to homozygotes for the dominant allele.
- The heterozygote fruit flies displayed a mixture of eye colors, such as red and white.
- Heterozygotes for the blood group ABO system can have either the A or B antigen on their red blood cells.
- In some cases, heterozygotes may exhibit an intermediate phenotype, combining characteristics of both homozygotes.
- Heterozygote advantage occurs when individuals with two different alleles have a higher fitness than either homozygote.
- The genetic diversity of a population is maintained through heterozygotes, who serve as carriers of both alleles for a particular gene.
FAQs About the word heterozygote
(genetics) an organism having two different alleles of a particular gene and so giving rise to varying offspring
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The heterozygote individual exhibited both dominant and recessive alleles for the gene.
Heterozygotes for the sickle cell trait have one normal allele and one mutant allele of the hemoglobin gene.
In a cross between two heterozygotes, the expected phenotypic ratio is 1 homozygote dominant: 2 heterozygotes: 1 homozygote recessive.
The heterozygote parent carried a single copy of the mutated gene, increasing the risk of passing it on to offspring.
