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Gametes are produced by a process of cell division known as [[meiosis]], during which a [[Diploid chromosome number|diploid]] (2n) [[gametocyte]] cell halves its number of chromosomes during several divisions, forming haploid (n) cells.
 
Gametes are produced by a process of cell division known as [[meiosis]], during which a [[Diploid chromosome number|diploid]] (2n) [[gametocyte]] cell halves its number of chromosomes during several divisions, forming haploid (n) cells.
  
During fertilization, two gametes fuse together to form a new diploid cell, known as a [[zygote]].  In animals, gametes are produced by the [[gonad|gonads]].
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During fertilization, two gametes fuse together to form a new diploid cell, known as a [[zygote]].  In animals, gametes are produced by the [[gonad]]s.
  
 
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Latest revision as of 13:16, July 13, 2016

A gamete is a haploid cell that exists in organisms that engage in sexual reproduction. Gametes are produced by a process of cell division known as meiosis, during which a diploid (2n) gametocyte cell halves its number of chromosomes during several divisions, forming haploid (n) cells.

During fertilization, two gametes fuse together to form a new diploid cell, known as a zygote. In animals, gametes are produced by the gonads.