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.
科學家解釋說,這種植物在顏色基因上是雜合子的,導致開出了紅白相間的花朵。