Female and male sex cells are called:
Correct answer: D. Gametes
- A. Hybrids
- B. Alleles
- C. Genotypes
- D. Gametes
Explanation
A gamete is a reproductive cell of an animal or plant. In animals, female gametes are called ova or egg cells, and male gametes are called sperm. Ova and sperm are haploid cells, with each cell carrying only one copy of each chromosome. During fertilization, a sperm and ovum unite to form a new diploid organism.
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