Talking Glossary of Genetic Terms

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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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