Which of the following is true for an individual who is homozygous for a gene?

Choose one:
A. The individual has copies of two different alleles for the gene.
B. The individual is most likely a carrier for a recessive disease.
C. The individual has two copies of the same allele for the gene.
D. The individual must be a female.

C. The individual has two copies of the same allele for the gene.