What is another word for Homozygote?
Pronunciation: [hˈɒməzˌɪɡə͡ʊt] (IPA) 
Homozygote is a term used in genetics to describe an organism that has identical pairs of alleles for a specific trait. Some synonyms for the term include purebred, true-breeding, and homozygous. Purebred is a term commonly used in animal breeding to describe individuals that have been bred to have identical alleles for certain traits. True-breeding is another term used in genetics to describe organisms that consistently produce offspring with the same traits. Homozygous refers to organisms that have two identical alleles for a particular gene. These synonyms are all commonly used in genetic research and can help to describe the traits and characteristics of different organisms.
