Heterogametic
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Heterogametic is an adjective meaning (biology) That produces heterogametes.
Meaning
(biology) That produces heterogametes.
More Meanings
- (biology) That produces different forms of the same gamete e.g. spermatozoa containing either an X- or a Y-chromosome
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include heterogamous, homogametic, heterodichogamous, heterospermous, heteromorphous, digametic.
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