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sex cell

/ˈseks ˌsel/

Traducción: Célula reproductiva especializada que porta material genético y se fusiona durante la fecundación, como el espermatozoide o el óvulo.

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/ˈseks ˌsel/C1formalscientific
  • esCélula reproductiva especializada que porta material genético y se fusiona durante la fecundación, como el espermatozoide o el óvulo.

A biological term for a gamete, such as a sperm or egg cell, which is a specialized reproductive cell that carries genetic material and fuses during fertilization.

  1. Reproductive cellB2formal

    A specialized cell involved in sexual reproduction, such as a sperm or egg cell.

    escélula sexual

    • The sex cell carries half the genetic material of an organism.
    • Fertilization occurs when a male sex cell unites with a female sex cell.
    • Scientists study the development of sex cells in various species.