Heterozygotic

/ˌhɛtərəzaɪˈɡɑːtɪk/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or characteristic of being a heterozygote; having two different alleles for the same gene.

Etymology

From heterozygote plus '-ic' suffix; adjectival form emphasizing the mixed genetic state.

Kelly Says

When geneticists talk about 'heterozygotic individuals,' they're describing any organism that's carrying genetic diversity within a single gene—which is basically everyone for most of their genes.

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