heterozygous
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/ˌhetərəˈzaɪɡəs/
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/ˌhetərəˈzaɪɡəs/
adjective
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Having two different versions of a gene from each parent, which can lead to different traits in offspring.
The scientist explained that the plant was heterozygous for the color gene, resulting in a mix of red and white flowers.
科学家解释说，这种植物在色彩基因上是杂合子的，因此开出了红白相间的花朵。
translation
杂合的