Question

An individual possessing identical alleles for a particular gene, such as RR or rr, is called:

पर्याय

• Homozygous

• Heterozygous

• A polyhybrid

• A test cross progeny

Answer 1

Homozygous individuals carry two identical alleles (RR or rr) for a particular gene and are pure for that character. Individuals with dissimilar alleles (Rr) are instead called heterozygous.