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heterochromatin

IPA: /ˌhɛt.ə.roʊˈkroʊ.mə.tɪn/

KK: /hɛtərəˈkroʊmətɪn/

noun

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.

heterocyst

IPA: /ˈhɛt.ə.roʊ.sɪst/

KK: /ˈhɛtərəˌsɪst/

noun

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.

heterodox

IPA: /ˈhɛtəroʊdɒks/

KK: /ˈhɛtəroʊdɑks/

adjective

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.

heterodoxy

IPA: /ˌhɛtəˈrɒdɒksi/

KK: /hɛtəˈrɒdɒksi/

noun

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.

heterogametic

IPA: /ˌhɛtəroʊˈɡæmətɪk/

KK: /hɛtərəˈɡæmətɪk/

adjective

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.

heterogamety

IPA: /ˌhɛtəroʊˈɡæməti/

KK: /hɛtəroʊˈɡæməti/

noun

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.

heterogeneity

IPA: /ˌhɛtəroʊdʒəˈniːɪti/

KK: /hɛtəroʊdʒəˈniːɪti/

noun

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.

heterogeneous

IPA: /ˌhɛtəroʊˈdʒiːnəs/

KK: /hɛtəroʊˈdʒiːnəs/

adjective

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.

heterogeneously

IPA: /ˌhɛtəroʊdʒəˈniːəsli/

KK: /hɛtəroʊdʒəˈniːəsli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that involves different kinds or types; not uniform or consistent.

Example: The students were grouped heterogeneously to encourage diverse interactions.

heterogenous

IPA: /ˌhɛtəˈroʊdʒənəs/

KK: /hɛtəˈroʊdʒənəs/

adjective

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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