germ-cell

Either the substance of the parent germ-cell, after passing through a cycle of changes required for the construction of a new individual, possesses the capability of producing anew germ-cells identical with those from which that individual was developed, or _the new germ-cells arise, as far as their essential and characteristic substance is concerned, not at all out of the body of the individual, but direct from the parent germ-cell_.

Darwinism (1889) Alfred Russel Wallace 1868

Every chromosome now has a partner and normal reduction division can proceed when the time comes for germ-cell formation.

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It was pointed out that modern reproductive technologies, such as germ-cell banks, and liberalized mores now make possible the exercise of voluntary germinal choice in human reproduction, and that this procedure affords the practical solution necessary to enable cultural evolution to promote the biological evolution of man instead of perverting it.

Hermann J. Muller - Biography 1964

Its essence is, firstly, that the various characteristics of an organism are in general inherited quite independently of one another; and, secondly, that the germ-cells of a hybrid are pure in respect of any one character, that is to say, that any one germ-cell can only transmit any unit character as it was received from one parent or the other, and not a combination of the two.

Recent Developments in European Thought Various

Sir Clifford Allbutt's view, referred to in the following letter, probably had reference to the fact that the sperm-cell goes, or is carried, to the germ-cell, never vice versa.

Alfred Russel Wallace: Letters and Reminiscences, Vol. 1 James Marchant

As of course only the germ-cells of an adult organism pass on to form later generations, and as their content of chromatin is derived not from the sister organs of the body, but from the original fertilized egg, there is a direct stream of the germ plasm which flows continuously from the germ-cell to germ-cell through succeeding generations.

The Doctrine of Evolution Its Basis and Its Scope Henry Edward Crampton

If true, this view would lead to the acceptance of Lamarck's or even Buffon's doctrine, for changes induced in any organ by other than congenital factors could be impressed upon the germ-cell, and would then be transported together with the original specific characters to future generations.

The Doctrine of Evolution Its Basis and Its Scope Henry Edward Crampton

In the functional processes alluded to in the preceding chapter, the male germ-cell and the female germ-cell unite in a practically equal division of substance.

Sex Avoided subjects Discussed in Plain English Henry Stanton

The fructifying sperm must first mix with the germ-cell (the egg) before the latter can develop into a new individual.

The Story of Atlantis and the Lost Lemuria W. Scott-Elliot

And so the home, the very spot designed by God to become the chief school of human virtue, the seminary of social affections, the keystone of the whole fabric of society, the germ-cell of civilization, becomes a hotbed of corruption, and almost as often on account of a husband's neglect and sins, as on account of a wife's ignorance or frailties or failings.

The Jericho Road W. Bion Adkins