Definition of Gamete

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Gamete

The term 'Gamete' as it applies to the area of gnome research can be defined as 'Mature male or female reproductive cell (sperm or ovum) with a haploid set of chromosomes (23 for humans)'.

The term 'Gamete' as it applies to the area of stem cell research can be defined as 'An egg (in the female) or sperm (in the male) cell. See also Somatic cell'.


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