1. of, relating to, or produced by a gamete (a reproductive cell such as a sperm or egg)
Usage: biology term; technical

Examples

• Gametic cells are haploid, containing only one set of chromosomes.
• The gametic phase of the organism's life cycle involves the production of sperm and eggs.
• Mutations in gametic tissue can be passed on to offspring.
• Gametic isolation prevents different species from producing viable offspring.
• The gametic contribution from each parent determines the genetic makeup of the offspring.