heterocyst (Meaning)
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heterocyst (n.)
A cell larger than the others, and of different appearance, occurring in certain algae related to nostoc.
Synonyms & Antonyms of heterocyst
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heterocyst Sentence Examples
- Nitrogen fixation in cyanobacteria occurs inside specialized cells called heterocysts.
- Heterocysts provide an oxygen-free environment for the enzyme nitrogenase to function.
- The thick cell wall of heterocysts helps protect nitrogenase from deactivation.
- Heterocysts differentiate from vegetative cells under conditions of nitrogen deprivation.
- Cyanobacteria form heterocysts in specialized structures called hormogonia.
- The development of heterocysts is a complex process involving multiple genetic and environmental factors.
- Heterocysts are essential for the survival of cyanobacteria in nitrogen-limiting environments.
- The ability to form heterocysts is a key adaptation that allows cyanobacteria to colonize a wide range of habitats.
- Heterocysts have been studied extensively as a model system for understanding the regulation of gene expression.
- The study of heterocysts has provided valuable insights into the evolution of nitrogen fixation and the role of cyanobacteria in global nitrogen cycling.
FAQs About the word heterocyst
A cell larger than the others, and of different appearance, occurring in certain algae related to nostoc.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
Nitrogen fixation in cyanobacteria occurs inside specialized cells called heterocysts.
Heterocysts provide an oxygen-free environment for the enzyme nitrogenase to function.
The thick cell wall of heterocysts helps protect nitrogenase from deactivation.
Heterocysts differentiate from vegetative cells under conditions of nitrogen deprivation.
