Differentiate between the following –

Homozygous and Heterozygous

The differences between homozygous and heterozygous are:


Homozygous



Heterozygous



• The organism having two similar genes for a particular trait at the same loci in the homologous pair of chromosome.


• They are genetically pure for that particular trait.


• It is generally observed in inbred animals.


• For example, tall plants with genotype TT or dwarf plant tt.



• The organism having two dissimilar genes for a particular trait at the same loci in the homologous pair of chromosome.


• They are genetically hybrid for that particular trait.


• It is generally observed in cross-breeds.


• For example, tall plants with genotype Tt.




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