Zygotic (Adjective)
Meaning
Of or relating to a zygote.
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Examples
- The zygotic cell represents the first stage of development in the life of many organisms.
- Researchers have found that zygotic mutation rates play a crucial role in the genetic diversity of several species.
- Zygotic genomic variation has been linked to various patterns of hybrid vigor and reduced fertility in certain plant species.
- In zygotic haploidy, a doubling of chromosomes takes place before meiosis, thereby altering the progression of the reproductive cycle.
- The study on zygotic gene expression sheds light on how specific alleles are silenced or expressed during early development.