Gamete
noun
A cell that can join with another cell to create a new living thing.
In humans, the male gamete is called a sperm and the female gamete is called an egg.
Often appears as...
- female gamete
- male gamete
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A cell that can join with another cell to create a new living thing.
In humans, the male gamete is called a sperm and the female gamete is called an egg.
Often appears as...
- female gamete
- male gamete
Usage tips
Technical
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Pro Tip 1/3Scientific Term
Used mainly in a scientific or educational context, not in everyday conversation.
In our biology class, we learned how a gamete carries genetic information.
Pro Tip 2/3Fertilization Process
Gametes play a crucial role in sexual reproduction by combining genetic material.
When gametes merge during fertilization, they form a zygote.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Interchangeable
Avoid using 'gamete' as a synonym for 'gender'. It refers specifically to reproductive cells.
In reproductive science, it's important to distinguish between gender and gametes.
Pro Tip 1/3Scientific Term
Used mainly in a scientific or educational context, not in everyday conversation.
In our biology class, we learned how a gamete carries genetic information.
Pro Tip 2/3Fertilization Process
Gametes play a crucial role in sexual reproduction by combining genetic material.
When gametes merge during fertilization, they form a zygote.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Interchangeable
Avoid using 'gamete' as a synonym for 'gender'. It refers specifically to reproductive cells.
In reproductive science, it's important to distinguish between gender and gametes.
Pro Tip 1/3Scientific Term
Used mainly in a scientific or educational context, not in everyday conversation.
In our biology class, we learned how a gamete carries genetic information.
Pro Tip 2/3Fertilization Process
Gametes play a crucial role in sexual reproduction by combining genetic material.
When gametes merge during fertilization, they form a zygote.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Interchangeable
Avoid using 'gamete' as a synonym for 'gender'. It refers specifically to reproductive cells.
In reproductive science, it's important to distinguish between gender and gametes.
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Video examples
Let's talk about sex -...
some smelling, some moving, some eating. And the job of sex went to a special cell called the gamete. And those bodies became giant.
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Pelicans Feast On Cape...
one gamete parent goes off fishing while the other looks after the chick but declining fish stocks means both parents
Video examples
Let's talk about sex -...
some smelling, some moving, some eating. And the job of sex went to a special cell called the gamete. And those bodies became giant.
Video examples
Pelicans Feast On Cape...
one gamete parent goes off fishing while the other looks after the chick but declining fish stocks means both parents
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