Gametocyte

Gametocyte

A gametocyte is a eukaryotic germ cell that divides by mitosis into other gametocytes or by meiosis into gametids during gametogenesis. Male gametocytes are called "spermatocytes", and female gametocytes are called "oocytes".

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

Development

The development of gametogonia to primary gametocytes is called "gametocytogenesis". The further development of primary gametocytes to secondary gametocytes is a part of gametidogenesis.


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