definition of reproductive cell
Define reproductive cell. reproductive cell synonyms, reproductive cell pronunciation, reproductive cell translation, English dictionary definition of reproductive cell. A cell whose nucleus unites with that of a cell of the opposite sex to form a new organism. A reproductive cell contains only a single (haploid) set of chromosomes. Animal egg and sperm cells, the nuclei in grains of pollen, and egg cells in plant ovules are all reproductive cells. Also called gamete, sex cell. See Note at mitosis.