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单词 syngamy
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Definition of syngamy in English:

syngamy

noun ˈsɪŋɡəmiˈsiNGɡəmē
mass nounBiology
  • The fusion of two cells, or of their nuclei, in reproduction.

    〔生〕融合生殖,配子配合

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Bryophytes reproduce through syngamy and meiosis, but the dominant stage of the plant is the gametophyte, as opposed to the sporophyte in vascular plants.
    • Apogamous outgrowths form directly from the gametophyte and produce a new sporophyte without syngamy.
    • We describe the maternal and paternal contributions to the diploid cell by reminding the students of the origin of a diploid cell and the process of syngamy that follows fertilization.
    • Within a sexual population, however, the segregation of alleles would break down the genetic association, and the less fit homozygotes would be formed by syngamy each generation.
    • Any reproductive process that does not involve meiosis or syngamy is said to be asexual, or vegetative.

Origin

Early 20th century: from syn- 'with' + Greek gamos 'marriage'.

Definition of syngamy in US English:

syngamy

nounˈsiNGɡəmē
Biology
  • The fusion of two cells, or of their nuclei, in reproduction.

    〔生〕融合生殖,配子配合

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Bryophytes reproduce through syngamy and meiosis, but the dominant stage of the plant is the gametophyte, as opposed to the sporophyte in vascular plants.
    • Apogamous outgrowths form directly from the gametophyte and produce a new sporophyte without syngamy.
    • We describe the maternal and paternal contributions to the diploid cell by reminding the students of the origin of a diploid cell and the process of syngamy that follows fertilization.
    • Within a sexual population, however, the segregation of alleles would break down the genetic association, and the less fit homozygotes would be formed by syngamy each generation.
    • Any reproductive process that does not involve meiosis or syngamy is said to be asexual, or vegetative.

Origin

Early 20th century: from syn- ‘with’ + Greek gamos ‘marriage’.

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