Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
gamete
noun
/ˈɡamɛt/
Definition
A gamete is a reproductive cell that unites with another reproductive cell during fertilization to form a zygote.
Examples
- During sexual reproduction, the male gamete fertilizes the female gamete to produce offspring.
- In humans, the male gamete is the sperm, and the female gamete is the egg.
Meaning
Gametes are specialized cells involved in sexual reproduction that carry genetic information from each parent.
Synonyms
- Reproductive cell
- Sex cell
