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  • Understanding Homozygous Cells: Formation and Significance
    A cell produced by the union of gametes carrying identical alleles is called a homozygous cell.

    Here's why:

    * Gametes: These are sex cells (sperm and egg) that carry half the number of chromosomes of a normal cell.

    * Alleles: These are alternate forms of a gene.

    * Identical alleles: This means both gametes contribute the same version of a particular gene.

    For example, if both gametes carry the allele for brown eyes, the resulting cell will be homozygous for brown eyes.

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