If an individual carries two different alleles for the same trait, the individual is ________ for the trait.
A) homologous
B) homozygous
C) heterozygous
D) autosomous
E) polygenic

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Heterozygous refers to an individual with two different alleles for a particular trait. Homozygous refers to an individual with two identical alleles for a particular trait. Autosomal refers to traits located on non-sex chromosomes, while polygenic refers to traits that are controlled by multiple genes.

If an Individual Carries Two Different Alleles for the Same