homogametic
/ˌhoʊmoʊɡəˈmɛtɪk/
adjective
- Producing gametes (sex cells) that are all the same type with respect to sex chromosomes, typically referring to the female in mammals (XX).
- Birds have a different system where the male is homogametic.
- In mammals, females are homogametic, producing only X-bearing eggs.
- The homogametic sex has two of the same sex chromosomes.
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