Biology B A-Level
Gametogenesis
What Gametogenesis means in Biology B A-Level, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Gametogenesis
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Reference: Pearson Edexcel
The processes of oogenesis and spermatogenesis, producing the gametes involved in sexual reproduction in mammals.
Topics that use Gametogenesis
- Topic 2: Cells, Viruses and Reproduction of Living Things (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
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