Gametocyte
Gametocyte
Gametocyte (/ɡəˈmɛtəsaɪt/), derived from the Greek words "gamein" (to marry) and "kytos" (cell), is a cell that is involved in sexual reproduction. It is a type of cell that develops into a gamete through the process of meiosis.
Etymology
The term "gametocyte" is derived from the Greek words "gamein" which means "to marry" and "kytos" which means "cell". This term was first used in the late 19th century to describe the cells that give rise to gametes.
Function
Gametocytes are the precursors to gametes, the cells that combine during sexual reproduction to form a new organism. In humans, the male gametocyte, or spermatocyte, undergoes meiosis to produce sperm, while the female gametocyte, or oocyte, undergoes meiosis to produce an ovum.
Related Terms
- Gametogenesis: The process by which gametes are produced by the gametocyte.
- Spermatocyte: The male gametocyte that develops into sperm.
- Oocyte: The female gametocyte that develops into an ovum.
- Meiosis: The type of cell division that produces gametes.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Gametocyte
- Wikipedia's article - Gametocyte
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