Gametic

/ɡəˈmetɪk/ adjective

Definition

Relating to, containing, or produced by gametes; characteristic of reproductive cells.

Etymology

From 'gamete' (Greek 'gametes') plus the adjective-forming suffix '-ic' (from Greek '-ikos'), creating an adjective describing things related to gametes.

Kelly Says

The term 'gametic' lets biologists discuss reproductive properties scientifically—when they say 'gametic incompatibility,' they mean two organisms' sex cells physically cannot fuse, preventing reproduction.

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