Practice mode Plant Breeding and Genetics

What is an individual with two identical alleles of a gene called?

Correct answer D. Homozygous

Explanation

A homozygous individual carries the same allele on both homologous chromosomes, such as AA or aa, so it breeds true for that character.

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