Gonogenesis

/ˌɡɒnoʊˈdʒɛnəsɪs/ noun

Definition

The biological process of forming, developing, and producing reproductive cells or gametes.

Etymology

From Greek 'gono-' (reproductive/seed) and '-genesis' (origin/creation), literally meaning 'the origin of reproductive cells.' Used in developmental biology and embryology.

Kelly Says

Gonogenesis is one of the most critical processes in all of biology—without it, no organism could reproduce, making it as fundamental to life as the genetic code itself!

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