| Homozygous | Heterozygous |
| 1. Individuals with similar gene pairs are called homozygous. | 1. Individuals with different gene pairs are called heterozygous. |
| 2. Homozygous individuals form only one type of gametes. | 2. Heterozygous individuals form more than one type of gametes. |
| 3. Individuals with similar gene pairs TT, tt, RR and rr are homozygous. | 3. Individuals with dissimilar gene pairs Tt and Rr are heterozygous. |
| 4. Homozygous are also called pure breed. | 4. Heterozygous are referred to as hybrids. |