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Question
Individuals carrying two identical alleles are said to be: A. Diploid B. homozygous C. homologous D. heterozygous
Correct Answer
Option B is the correct answer.
Detailed Explanation
Homozygous means having two identical alleles for a particular gene (e.g., AA or aa). Heterozygous means having two different alleles (e.g., Aa). Diploid refers to having two sets of chromosomes.
Hint
'Homo' means same, so same alleles.