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A '''gamete''' is a [[Haploid chromosome number|haploid]] cell that exists in organisms that engage in sexual reproduction. | A '''gamete''' is a [[Haploid chromosome number|haploid]] cell that exists in organisms that engage in sexual reproduction. | ||
| − | Gametes are produced by a process of cell division known as [[meiosis]], during which a[[Diploid chromosome number|diploid]] (2n) [[gametocyte]] cell halves its number of chromosomes during several divisions, forming haploid (n) cells. | + | Gametes are produced by a process of cell division known as [[meiosis]], during which a [[Diploid chromosome number|diploid]] (2n) [[gametocyte]] cell halves its number of chromosomes during several divisions, forming haploid (n) cells. |
During fertilization, two gametes fuse together to form a new diploid cell, known as a [[zygote]]. In animals, gametes are produced by the [[gonad|gonads]]. | During fertilization, two gametes fuse together to form a new diploid cell, known as a [[zygote]]. In animals, gametes are produced by the [[gonad|gonads]]. | ||
[[Category:Reproduction]] | [[Category:Reproduction]] | ||
Revision as of 14:57, August 22, 2007
A gamete is a haploid cell that exists in organisms that engage in sexual reproduction. Gametes are produced by a process of cell division known as meiosis, during which a diploid (2n) gametocyte cell halves its number of chromosomes during several divisions, forming haploid (n) cells.
During fertilization, two gametes fuse together to form a new diploid cell, known as a zygote. In animals, gametes are produced by the gonads.