androgenesis

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Noun androgenesis has 1 sense

androgenesis, androgeny - male parthenogenesis in which the embryo contains only paternal chromosomes due to the failure of the egg nucleus to participate in fertilization
--₁ is a kind of parthenogenesis, parthenogeny, virgin birth

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Androgenesis

Definition:

Androgenesis refers to a type of reproduction in which an embryo is developed from a male gamete (sperm) without any contribution from a female gamete (egg).

Sample Sentences:

Through the process of androgenesis, scientists have successfully produced genetically identical animals.
Androgenesis in plants can be used to produce haploid embryos.
In certain species, androgenesis can occur naturally as a reproductive strategy.

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