Heterogametic

Word HETEROGAMETIC
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Definitions and meanings of "Heterogametic"

What do we mean by heterogametic?

Producing dissimilar gametes, such as those of human males, who produce two types of spermatozoa, one bearing the X-chromosome and the other bearing the Y-chromosome. adjective

Of or relating to heterogametes. adjective

That produces heterogametes adjective

That produces different forms of the same gamete e.g. spermatozoa containing either an X- or a Y-chromosome. adjective

That produces heterogametes

That produces different forms of the same gamete e.g. spermatozoa containing either an X- or a Y-chromosome

Synonyms and Antonyms for Heterogametic

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The word "heterogametic" in example sentences

Morgan's first papers dealt with the demonstration of sex linkage of the gene for white eyes in the fly, the male fly being heterogametic. ❋ Unknown (1965)

A theory1 of sexes might propose a causal explanation for the actual historic phenomenon of the origin and maintenance of sexual reproduction in animals, addressing such issues as the heterogametic basis of sex determination. ❋ Larry Moran (2010)

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