heterogametic
/ˌhɛtəroʊɡəˈmɛtɪk/
adjective
- Producing two different types of gametes (sex cells), typically referring to the sex that has two different sex chromosomes (e.g., XY in humans).
- Birds have a heterogametic female, with ZW chromosomes instead of XY.
- The heterogametic sex determines the sex of the offspring in many species.
- In humans, males are heterogametic, producing both X and Y sperm.
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