Germ Cell

T. Schedl; Q. Wang

doi:10.1016/B978-0-12-374984-0.00647-1

Germ Cell

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Abstract

Germ cells are the route by which the genome and cytoplasmic constituents are passed from one generation to the next in sexually reproducing multicellular organisms. Here, we describe their origin, development into functional gametes, sperm, or oocytes, through the processes of meiosis and gametogenesis, and discuss an epigenetic state that is erased and reset in germ cells, imprinting.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Brenner's Encyclopedia of Genetics
Subtitle of host publication	Second Edition
Publisher	Elsevier Inc.
Pages	324-326
Number of pages	3
ISBN (Electronic)	9780080961569
ISBN (Print)	9780123749840
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-374984-0.00647-1
State	Published - Feb 27 2013

Keywords

Fertilization
Gametogenesis
Germ cell
Germ plasm
Germline
Imprinting
Meiosis
Meiotic maturation
Oocyte
Oogenesis
Recombination
Sperm
Spermatogenesis

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