heterogamete
(het-er-o-ga-mete)
5 syllables
Definition
noun. a gamete that differs in form, size, or behavior from another gamete with which it fuses during
Example Sentence
In many species, the heterogamete helps determine traits passed to the offspring.
More Example Sentences
The presence of a heterogamete can increase genetic variety in the resulting organism.
Synonyms
anisogamete; reproductive cell
Antonyms
isogamete; identical gamete; same gamete
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