State the type and characteristics of germ cells. - Vidyadip

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State the type and characteristics of germ cells.

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Type of germ cells: male gametes and female gametes.
In very simple organisms, the two germ cells may be similar or little different.
For higher and more complex organisms the germ cells are of specialised type.

Male gametes	Female gametes
$\rightarrow$ They are smaller and motile.	$\rightarrow$ They are larger and contains nutrients
$\rightarrow$ They are called sperms.	$\rightarrow$ They are called egg cells.

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