Talking Glossary of Genetic Terms
Amalia S. Dutra, Ph.D. defines Heterozygous
Heterozygous
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Heterozygous refers to having inherited different forms of a particular gene from each parent. A heterozygous genotype stands in contrast to a homozygous genotype, where an individual inherits identical forms of a particular gene from each parent.
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