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    What are two germ cells which unite to form a new organism called?

    Question #50390. Asked by RaeRae55.

    Brainyblonde

    gamete
    A mature male or female germ cell usually possessing a haploid chromosome set and capable of initiating formation of a new diploid individual by fusion with a gamete of the opposite sex.
    http://www.m-w.com/cgi-bin/dictionary?book=Dictionary&va=gamete

    Now say that three times quickly!!! LOL!!!


    Aug 20 04, 7:50 PM
    Legolaschic

    Gametes are sex cells (egg and sperm) also called haploid cells. They are formed by meiosis a process in which a parent cell divides twice forming four daughter cells.

    [Aug 20 04 7:56 PM] Legolaschic writes:

    When two Gametes fuse they form a zygote, since BB pointed out that Gametes are mature germ cells, this is probably the answer you are looking for.

    Aug 20 04, 7:52 PM

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