heterozygous
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/ˌhetərəˈzaɪɡəs/
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/ˌhetərəˈzaɪɡəs/
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.
과학자는 식물이 색상 유전자에 대해 이형접합체라고 설명하며, 빨간색과 흰색 꽃의 혼합이 이루어졌다고 말했습니다.