Gamete [ Mobile ULTIMATE ]

A is a specialized reproductive cell that carries a single set of chromosomes ( haploid ) and is used in sexual reproduction to form a new organism. When two gametes fuse during fertilization, they create a diploid cell known as a zygote , restoring the full number of chromosomes. Core Biological Function

: Larger, immobile, and contains the cytoplasm and nutrients needed for early development. gamete

: Typically small, highly motile, and produced in large quantities within the testes (animals) or anthers (plants). A is a specialized reproductive cell that carries