gamete in Greek
gamete in Greek is γαμέτης — gamete means a reproductive cell, such as a sperm or egg, that carries half the normal number of chromosomes.
gamete in Greek
γαμέτης
Pronounced: gametis
(cytology) A reproductive cell (sperm in males or eggs in females), having only half of a complete set of chromosomes.
What does "gamete" mean?
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noun A reproductive cell, such as a sperm or egg, that carries half the normal number of chromosomes.
"A sperm is a male gamete and an egg is a female gamete."
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gamete in a sentence
- A sperm is a male gamete and an egg is a female gamete.
- Two gametes combine at fertilisation to form a new cell.
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What is "gamete" in Greek?
"gamete" in Greek is γαμέτης. gamete means: A reproductive cell, such as a sperm or egg, that carries half the normal number of chromosomes.
How do you pronounce γαμέτης?
"gamete" in Greek is γαμέτης, pronounced "gametis".
How do you use "gamete" in a sentence?
Example: "A sperm is a male gamete and an egg is a female gamete." In Greek, "gamete" is γαμέτης.
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