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zygosity
(redirected from Genetic split)

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zygosity /zy·gos·i·ty/ (zi-gos´i-te) the condition relating to conjugation, or to the zygote, as (a) the state of a cell or individual in regard to the alleles determining a specific character, whether identical (homozygosity) or different (heterozygosity); or (b) in the case of twins, whether developing from one zygote (monozygosity) or two (dizygosity).
zy·gos·i·ty (z-gs-t)
n.
The genetic condition of a zygote, especially with respect to its being a homozygote or a heterozygote.
zygosity
the condition relating to conjugation, or to the zygote, as (1) the state of a cell or individual in regard to the alleles determining a specific character, whether identical (homozygosity) or different (heterozygosity); or (2) in the case of twins, whether developing from one zygote (monozygosity) or two (dizygosity).
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