2: Early Embryogenesis (Gametogenesis, Fertilization, and Cleavage) Flashcards
1
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stages of early embryonic development
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gametogenesis
fertilization
cleavage
2
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2 types of gametes or sex cells
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ovum or female gamete or egg ( oogenesis)
spermatozoon or male gamete (spermatogenesis)
3
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3 functions of a gamete
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- survive in environment different from the gonad
- recognize the other cell during fertilization
- provide sufficient genetic and cytoplasmic materials for new individual