Individuals who inherit the same allele for a particular characteristic from both parents are said to be _____________ with respect to that gene.
A) heterozygous
B) homozygous
C) homogenous
D) none of the above

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Homozygous means having two identical alleles for a particular gene, while heterozygous means having two different alleles. Homogenous is not a term used in genetics. Therefore, the best choice is B, homozygous.

Individuals Who Inherit the Same Allele for a Particular Characteristic