In humans, heterozygotes are referred to as ________, particularly when the recessive allele is associated with a genetic disease.
A) vectors
B) dizygotic
C) carriers
D) qualitative

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Heterozygotes who carry a recessive allele for a genetic disease are called carriers. They do not express the disease but have the potential to pass it on to their offspring if they mate with another carrier or a homozygous recessive individual.

In Humans, Heterozygotes Are Referred to as ________, Particularly When