define germ cells
Germ cell is any biological cell which gives rise to gametes of an organism that reproduces sexually.Germ cells are only cells that can undergo both meiosis and mitosis.These cells are also sometimes considered immortal as they are the link between generations.
Germ cells are the embryonic precursors of gametes.Germ cells retain the property of pluripotency which is necessary for the gametes to differentiate into new individual.
Germ cells are only cells in the body that undergo meiotic cell divisions during their differentiation.This results in haploidy of gametes and also generate genetic differences between individuals.
Errors of meiotic recombination leads to Aneuploidy and to other congenital disorders in offsprings.
Germ cells represent the largest cell population in adult testis.
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