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Gamete

usgb/ˈɡæmiːt/Volume
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Scientific TermPlay
Used mainly in a scientific or educational context, not in everyday conversation. SlideIn our biology class, we learned how a gamete carries genetic information.
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Fertilization ProcessPlay
Gametes play a crucial role in sexual reproduction by combining genetic material. SlideWhen gametes merge during fertilization, they form a zygote.
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Not InterchangeablePlay
Avoid using 'gamete' as a synonym for 'gender'. It refers specifically to reproductive cells. SlideIn reproductive science, it's important to distinguish between gender and gametes.
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