When a child inherits similar genes for a given trait from his/her parents,the child is said to be ________ for that trait.

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Homozygous refers to having identical alleles (versions of a gene) inherited from both parents for a particular trait. This means that the genotype for that trait is the same, leading to a consistent phenotype (observable trait) expression.

When a Child Inherits Similar Genes for a Given Trait