Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

homogametic

Adjective

hoh-moh-ga-MET-ik

Definition

Relating to an organism that produces uniform gametes, all of which carry the same sex chromosome.

Examples

The female is often the homogametic sex in many species, producing only X chromosomes.
In birds, the homogametic sex is the male, which carries two Z chromosomes.

Meaning

In biological terms, homogametic refers to individuals that have the same type of sex chromosomes in their gametes, which typically means they are capable of producing eggs or sperm of one consistent type of sex chromosome.