gametes
(gam-etes)
2 syllables
Definition
plural noun. Mature haploid male or female germ cells which are able to unite with another of the opposite sex in sexual reproduction to form a zygote.
Example Sentence
In biology class, we learned that gametes are crucial for sexual reproduction.
More Example Sentences
The fusion of gametes from two parents results in genetic diversity in the offspring.
Synonyms
reproductive cells; germ cells; sex cells
Antonyms
somatic cells; body cells; non-reproductive cells
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