When an individual has two different alleles for a given gene, they are ____ for that gene.
A) heterozygous
B) homozygous
C) self-fertilized
D) self-pollinated
E) recessive

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When an individual has two different alleles for a given gene, they are considered heterozygous for that gene. This means they have one allele from one parent and a different allele for the same gene from the other parent.

When an Individual Has Two Different Alleles for a Given