Gametocyte

A gametocyte is a eukaryotic germ cell that divides by mitosis into other gametocytes or by meiosis into gametes. Male gametocytes are called spermatocytes, and female gametocytes are called oocytes. The creation of primary gametocytes from gametogonia or of secondary gametocytes from primary gametocytes is called gametocytogenesis.

Related Topics:
Eukaryotic - Germ cell - Mitosis - Meiosis - Gamete - Spermatocyte - Oocyte - Gametogonia

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The term gametocyte is used, for example, when talking about gametocytes of four species of the genus Plasmodium which transmit malaria.

Related Topics:
Plasmodium - Malaria

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