When the two genes in a specific pair are the same, the individual is

A) homozygous for that trait.
B) phenotypic for that trait.
C) heterozygous for that trait.
D) polygenic for that trait.

Homozygous

Describes an organism that has two identical alleles for a particular trait or gene.

Heterozygous

Having two different alleles for a particular gene, one inherited from each parent, which can lead to variation in genetically determined traits.

Polygenic

Describing a trait or condition influenced by multiple genes, contributing to the complexity of genetic inheritance and variations in phenotype.