Overdominance is a condition in genetics where the phenotype of the heterozygote lies outside the phenotypical range of both homozygote parents. Overdominance can also be described as heterozygote advantage, wherein heterozygous individuals have a higher fitness than homozygous individuals. An example in humans is sickle cell anemia. This conditio...
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That state in which the heterozygote has greater phenotype value and perhaps is more fit than the homozygous state for either of the alleles that it comprises. ... Compare: balanced polymorphism. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
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Type: Term Pronunciation: ō′vĕr-dom′i-năns Definitions: 1. That state in which the heterozygote has greater phenotype value and perhaps is more fit than the homozygous state for either of the alleles that it comprises.
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Selection favoring heterozygotes
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