Heterozygote

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-005275",
  "term": "Heterozygote",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "An individual organism that possesses two different alleles for a particular gene at corresponding loci on homologous chromosomes. This genetic state means the individual inherited different forms of a gene from each parent. The phenotype expressed by a heterozygote depends on the dominance relationship between the two alleles.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2007, 79, 1153. 'Glossary of terms used in toxicology, 2nd edition (IUPAC Recommendations 2007)' on page 1236 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac200779071153)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/heterozygote/"
}