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If $A$ and $a$ are two alleles of the same gene, then individuals of genotype $A a$ area. homozygous.b. heterozygous.c. dominant.d. recessive.
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In genetics, alleles are different forms of the same gene. If an individual has two identical alleles, they are homozygous for that gene. If they have two different alleles, they are heterozygous. Show more…
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