noun
- the process of forming gametes (reproductive cells such as sperm and eggs) through cell division
Usage: biology
Examples
- Gametogenesis occurs in the reproductive organs of sexually reproducing organisms.
- During gametogenesis, diploid cells undergo meiosis to produce haploid gametes.
- The study of gametogenesis is essential for understanding human fertility.
- Abnormalities in gametogenesis can lead to reproductive disorders.
- In plants, gametogenesis takes place in specialized structures called gametangia.
- Scientists are researching how environmental factors affect gametogenesis in marine animals.