HOMOZYGOUS
\hˌɒməzˈɪɡəs], \hˌɒməzˈɪɡəs], \h_ˌɒ_m_ə_z_ˈɪ_ɡ_ə_s]\
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(genetics) having identical alleles at corresponding chromosomal loci; "these two fruit flies are homozygous for red eye color"
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Platidiam
- An inorganic water-soluble platinum complex. After undergoing hydrolysis, it reacts DNA produce both intra interstrand crosslinks. These crosslinks appear to impair replication and transcription of DNA. The cytotoxicity cisplatin correlates with cellular arrest in G2 phase cell cycle.