Question

What are anisogametes?

Answer 1

Anisogametes:

1. Heterogametes are another name for anisogametes.
2. These gametes have different appearances.
3. The two gametes have distinct shapes and sizes, making them easily distinguishable.
4. The Macrogamete is the larger gamete, and the Microgamete is the smaller gamete.
5. Female gametes are often bigger and non-motile. Male gametes are also smaller and more mobile.
6. The female gamete is known as the ova or egg in animals, whereas the male gamete is known as the sperm.
7. The male gamete in plants is known as the pollen grain, while the female gamete is known as the ovule.