Homozygous vs. Hemizygous — What's the Difference?

Difference Between Homozygous and Hemizygous

Having the same alleles at a particular gene locus on homologous chromosomes.

(genetics) Having some single copies of genes in an otherwise diploid cell or organism

Of an organism in which both copies of a given gene have the same allele

Having identical alleles at corresponding chromosomal loci;

These two fruit flies are homozygous for red eye color

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