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heterozygous

/ˌhetərəʊˈzaɪɡəs/adjective

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adjective
  1. 1

    biology

    having two different forms (alleles) of a particular gene

    विषमयुग्मजी

    • A heterozygous pea plant can carry the gene for wrinkled seeds.
    • Both parents were heterozygous for the trait.

    Opposite homozygous