Gamete At Biology Glossary
What is it? A germ cell having a haploid chromosome complement. Gametes from parents of opposite sexes fuse to form zygotes. A specialized haploid cell that fuses with a gamete from the opposite sex or mating type to form a diploid zygote; in mammals, an egg or a sperm.Bio Definition Added By: Parker
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