What is a germ cell?

Posted February 1, 2024

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Answer

Germ cells are cells that are involved in sexual reproduction. They are found in a sexually reproducing organism and are also known as sex cells. Germ cells can be either male germ cells (sperm) or female germ cells (eggs).

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