Reproductive Cell (Noun)
Meaning
A spermatozoon or an ovum; a cell responsible for transmitting DNA to the next generation.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The reproductive cell of the male contains half the number of chromosomes compared to the somatic cell.
- In humans, a reproductive cell fuses with another reproductive cell during conception to form a zygote.
- During meiosis, a reproductive cell undergoes cell division to produce gametes with unique genetic combinations.
- A female reproductive cell, or ovum, is much larger than a male reproductive cell, or spermatozoon.
- The primary function of a reproductive cell is to transmit genetic material from one generation to the next.