The term you are looking for that describes having two different genes for a trait is "heterozygous."
Here's a brief explanation of each term for clarity:
- Protein: A molecule made up of amino acids that performs various functions in the body, often as enzymes, hormones, or structural components.
- Heterozygous: An individual with two different alleles for a specific gene (e.g., Aa).
- Genotype: The genetic makeup of an individual, which includes both alleles for a gene (can be homozygous or heterozygous).
- Homozygous: An individual with two identical alleles for a specific gene (e.g., AA or aa).
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