Reproductive Cells: Sperm, Eggs, Fertilization, and Genetics
Reproductive cells are specialized cells—sperm and eggs—that carry genetic information and may combine during fertilization.
Sex Cells: Meaning, Types, and Role in Fertilization
Sex cells, or gametes, are specialized reproductive cells—sperm and eggs—that each carry half the usual chromosome number and may combine during fertilization.
Gonads: Meaning, Types, Hormones, and Reproductive Function
Gonads are reproductive organs, including the ovaries and testes, that produce reproductive cells and hormones involved in puberty and fertility.