Outrageously Funny Word Dictionary :: Heterokaryon

👉 In biology, a heterokaryon is a type of cell that has two sets of chromosomes (the centromere and sister chromatids) instead of one set. This can occur in somatic cells, which are the cells found in our bodies and are responsible for most of the genetic material. Heterokaryons have been described in different species, including humans, yeast, and plants. They are often used as a model organism to study genetic variation and how it is passed down through

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