different between heterotropic vs homotropic

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hetero- +? tropic

heterotropic (not comparable)

(chemistry) Concerning an effect in one entity that is controlled or influenced by a separate entity, such as when one ligand influences the binding of another ligand.
(physiology) Concernaing a process that abnormally takes place outside of its normal system as well as within its normal system.
Arising from the interaction of separate people or entities.

homo- +? -tropic

homotropic (not comparable)

(chemistry, of atoms or groups in a molecule) related by an n-fold axis of rotation
(botany) Exhibiting homotropy

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