How gametes are formed

Gamete (biology definition): a mature haploid reproductive cell as produced by gametogenesis, and that which fuses with another from the opposite sex at fertilization resulting in the formation of a zygote that develops into a new individual. Etymology: from Ancient Greek γαμετή (gametḗ), meaning “wife”. Synonyms: sex cell; reproductive cell. #genetics #biology #gamets #chromiosomes #genes