IPA: /ˌhɛt.ə.roʊˈkroʊ.mə.tɪn/
KK: /hɛtərəˈkroʊmətɪn/
Definition: A type of chromosomal material that is tightly packed and does not actively participate in gene expression, often appearing as dense areas in chromosomes.
Example: Heterochromatin plays a crucial role in maintaining the structure of chromosomes during cell division.
IPA: /ˈhɛt.ə.roʊ.sɪst/
KK: /ˈhɛtərəˌsɪst/
Definition: A large, thick-walled cell found in some cyanobacteria that helps in the process of nitrogen fixation.
Example: The heterocyst plays a crucial role in the nitrogen cycle by converting atmospheric nitrogen into a usable form for plants.
IPA: /ˈhɛtəroʊdɒks/
KK: /ˈhɛtəroʊdɑks/
Definition: Having beliefs or opinions that are different from what is generally accepted or traditional.
Example: His heterodox views on education sparked a lot of debate among the teachers.
IPA: /ˌhɛtəˈrɒdɒksi/
KK: /hɛtəˈrɒdɒksi/
Definition: A belief or opinion that differs from the accepted or traditional views, especially in religion or philosophy.
Example: His views on the subject were considered heterodoxy by the mainstream scholars.
IPA: /ˌhɛtəroʊˈɡæmətɪk/
KK: /hɛtərəˈɡæmətɪk/
Definition: Relating to organisms that produce two different types of gametes, such as male humans who create sperm with either an X or a Y chromosome.
Example: In many species, males are heterogametic, producing two types of sperm cells.
IPA: /ˌhɛtəroʊˈɡæməti/
KK: /hɛtəroʊˈɡæməti/
Definition: The process in which an individual produces gametes that have different numbers of chromosomes, typically seen in one sex of a species.
Example: In some species, heterogamety leads to the production of male and female gametes with different genetic compositions.
IPA: /ˌhɛtəroʊdʒəˈniːɪti/
KK: /hɛtəroʊdʒəˈniːɪti/
Definition: The quality or state of being made up of different parts or elements.
Example: The heterogeneity of the community made it a vibrant place to live.
IPA: /ˌhɛtəroʊˈdʒiːnəs/
KK: /hɛtəroʊˈdʒiːnəs/
Definition: Made up of different or diverse parts or elements; not uniform or similar.
Example: The committee was heterogeneous, with members from various backgrounds and expertise.
IPA: /ˌhɛtəroʊdʒəˈniːəsli/
KK: /hɛtəroʊdʒəˈniːəsli/
Definition: In a way that involves different kinds or types; not uniform or consistent.
Example: The students were grouped heterogeneously to encourage diverse interactions.
IPA: /ˌhɛtəˈroʊdʒənəs/
KK: /hɛtəˈroʊdʒənəs/
Definition: Made up of different or diverse elements; not uniform in composition.
Example: The research team studied a heterogenous group of participants from various backgrounds.
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