Heteroplasmy
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Heteroplasmy is a noun meaning the presence of multiple kinds of mitochondrial or plastid DNA within a single cell or individual.
Meaning
the presence of multiple kinds of mitochondrial or plastid DNA within a single cell or individual.
Word Forms
- heteroplasmies
Antonyms for heteroplasmy
Common opposites include homoplasmy.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include mitochondrial, homoplasmy, microheteroplasmy, heteroplasmicity, heteroplasmid, heterodiploid.
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