HOMOZYGOTE
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Homozygote.
Homozygote - as a noun
(genetics) an organism having two identical alleles of a particular gene and so breeding true for the particular characteristic
Example Sentences
"A homozygote for a recessive mutation will express the associated trait."
"In this experiment, we observed the frequency of homozygotes in the population."
"The homozygote genotype is denoted by two identical alleles."
"A homozygote for a dominant mutation will show the phenotype."
"The homozygote offspring inherited the same allele from both parents."
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Is HOMOZYGOTE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, homozygote is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
HOMOZYGOTE has a SCRABBLE points total of 28.
Is HOMOZYGOTE a valid Words With Friends word?
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Valid WordHOMOZYGOTE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 28.
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Valid WordHOMOZYGOTE has a WORDFEUD points total of 29.
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