What is the term for an organism that has two different alleles for a specific trait, such as one dominant and one recessive?
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Heterozygous
In a heterozygous individual (e.g., Bb), the dominant trait is usually the one expressed in the physical appearance. An individual with two of the same alleles (e.g., BB or bb) is referred to as homozygous.
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