👉 Dizygous is a term used in biology and genetics to describe a type of genetic mutation that occurs when two genes are located within the same chromosome. This can lead to a reduction or loss of one of the chromosomes, which can be inherited from one parent to another during sexual reproduction. For example, consider an individual with an X-linked recessive disorder (XY), such as sickle cell disease. If one gene is mutated in this individual, it will result in a reduced number of copies
