If an individual is homozygous for a certain allele, it means that the:
A)allele is rare in the population.
B)allele is neutral.
C)individual received the same allele from each parent.
D)allele is beneficial.
E)None of the answer options is correct.

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Homozygous means that an individual received the same allele from each parent, resulting in a genotype with two identical alleles for a particular gene. It does not necessarily indicate rarity, neutrality, or benefit of the allele.

If an Individual Is Homozygous for a Certain Allele, It