Heterozygote (Noun)
Meaning
(genetics) an organism having two different alleles of a particular gene and so giving rise to varying offspring.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- A heterozygote has one copy of each allele of a gene, resulting in a mix of traits from each parent.
- In genetics, a heterozygote is an individual with two different versions of a gene, one inherited from each parent.
- The heterozygote's genotype is represented by the letters "Bb" or "Aa", indicating the presence of two different alleles.
- Heterozygotes are often the result of crossing two different purebred lines, creating offspring with mixed genetic traits.
- When a heterozygote reproduces, it can pass on either of its two alleles to its offspring, resulting in varying combinations of traits.