If an individual carries a pair of alleles that are the same,the individual is ________ for the trait.
A)homologous
B)homozygous
C)heterozygous
D)autosomal
E)polygenic

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Homozygous refers to carrying two identical alleles for a particular gene or trait. This means that both copies of the gene are the same, either both dominant or both recessive. Therefore, if an individual carries a pair of alleles that are the same, they are considered homozygous for that trait.

If an Individual Carries a Pair of Alleles That Are