the earliest recognized gamete precursors. During embryonic development, these cells arise from the epiblast and migrate to the gonads, which they then populate. Eventually, through the process of maturation, these cells become functional gametes.
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the earliest recognized gamete precursors. During embryonic development, these cells arise from the epiblast and migrate to the gonads, which they then populate. Eventually, through the process of maturation, these cells become functional gametes.
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