A diploid individual whose two copies of a given gene are the same.
A)genotype
B)heterozygote
C)homozygote
D)phenotype

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Homozygote refers to an individual with two identical alleles (copies) of a particular gene. In contrast, a heterozygote has two different alleles, and a genotype refers to the genetic makeup of an individual, which can include both homozygous and heterozygous alleles. Phenotype refers to an individual's observable physical or behavioral traits.

A Diploid Individual Whose Two Copies of a Given Gene