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Gamete (Noun)

Meaning

A mature sexual reproductive cell having a single set of unpaired chromosomes.

Classification

Nouns denoting body parts.

Examples

  • In the reproductive process, a sperm and egg cell are two types of gametes that unite during fertilization.
  • Gametes contain only one set of chromosomes, in contrast to somatic cells, which have two sets.
  • Each gamete is formed through meiosis, a process of cell division that reduces the chromosome number by half.
  • Human gametes are either ovum, produced by the ovaries, or sperm, produced by the testes.
  • Fusion of gametes results in a zygote with a unique combination of chromosomes, marking the beginning of a new individual's development.

Hypernyms

  • Sex Cell
  • Germ Cell

Hyponyms

  • Spermatozoan
  • Spermatozoid
  • Egg Cell
  • Spermatozoon
  • Sperm Cell
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