Homozygous Recessive

Definition

Homozygous recessive refers to having inherited two copies of the same recessive allele for a particular gene locus.

Related terms

Heterozygous:

Heterozygous means having two different alleles for a particular gene.

Dominant:

Dominant refers to the allele that masks the presence of another when both are present in an organism.

Genetic Carrier: A genetic carrier is an individual who carries and can pass on a genetic mutation associated with a disease and may or may not display disease symptoms.