heterogametic

As a noun taxonomy

is the science or the technique used to make a classification.

As an adjective heterogametic is

(biology) that produces heterogametes.

Homogametic is a antonym of heterogametic.

In biology terms the difference between heterogametic and homogametic

is that heterogametic is that produces different forms of the same gamete e.g. spermatozoa containing either an X- or a Y-chromosome while homogametic is that produces, or contains only one type of sex chromosome.

As a noun gamete

is a reproductive cell (male (sperm) or female (egg)) that has only half the usual number of chromosomes.

As an adjective heterogametic is

that produces heterogametes.

As a noun heterogamete

is either of a pair of conjugating gametes that differ in structure or behaviour, such as the spermatozoon and the ovum.

As an adjective heterogametic is

(biology) that produces heterogametes.

Heterogametic is a related term of heterogamety.

In biology|lang=en terms the difference between heterogametic and heterogamety

is that heterogametic is (biology) that produces different forms of the same gamete eg spermatozoa containing either an x- or a y-chromosome while heterogamety is (biology) the production of gametes of different ploidy by an individual of one sex of an organism.

As an adjective heterogametic

is (biology) that produces heterogametes.

As a noun heterogamety is

(biology) the production of gametes of different ploidy by an individual of one sex of an organism.