gamete
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/ˈɡæmiːt/
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/ˈɡæmiːt/
noun
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A gamete is a cell that has half the usual number of chromosomes. It's involved in sexual reproduction, fusing with another gamete to create a new individual.
In sexual reproduction, the sperm and the egg are both gametes that combine to form a new organism.
translation
A gamete is a cell that has half the usual number of chromosomes. It's involved in sexual reproduction, fusing with another gamete to create a new individual.
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gametes