Question

Define the following terms:

(c) Homozygous condition

Answer 1

Homozygous condition:

1. Homozygous refers to a genetic condition or state in which an individual has inherited the identical DNA sequence for a specific gene from both the biological mother and father.
2. Alleles are different versions of the same gene that might be dominant or recessive.
3. A dominant trait is denoted by two capital letters (XX), while a recessive trait is denoted by two lowercase letters (xx).