When two alleles of the same gene are different, the individual carrying those alleles is said to be ____.
A) recessive
B) heterozygous
C) phenotypic
D) somatic
E) homozygous

Question

When two alleles of the same gene are different, the individual carrying those alleles is said to be ____.​
A) ​recessive
B) ​heterozygous
C) ​phenotypic
D) ​somatic
E) ​homozygous

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

When an individual has two different alleles for the same gene, they are described as heterozygous. This contrasts with being homozygous, where both alleles are the same.

When Two Alleles of the Same Gene Are Different, the Individual