If both the alleles are the same with respect to genes, then they are called?
Correct answer: C. Homozygous
- A. Heterozygous
- B. Unicellular
- C. Homozygous
- D. None of these
Explanation
If both of the two gametes (sex cells) that fuse during fertilization carry the same form of the gene for a specific trait, the organism is said to be 'homozygous' for that trait. 'A' is not an answer because heterozygous refers to having inherited different forms of a particular gene from each parent. 'B' is not the answer because the term unicellular refers to the state of a cell.
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