Oocyte. Definition. noun, plural: oocytes. (1) A female gametocyte. (2) A developing female germ cell. Supplement. The oocyte is an immature female sex cell. It starts off as an oogonium by the process of oocytogenesis, and matures to give rise to a fully mature ovum or egg cell and ootid (by ootidogenesis).In humans, the oocytes are of two types: 1  primary oocytes.2  secondary oocytes.2) A developing female germ cell. Supplement. The oocyte is an immature female sex cell. It starts off as an oogonium by the process of oocytogenesis, and matures to give rise to a fully mature ovum or egg cell and ootid (by ootidogenesis).
The first predominantly copper small cent was isâ¦sued in 1864, after the 1856-1863 cents were a 88-12 copper-nickel alloy that gave them a nickel-like appearance. In 1982, the US mint began using a copper coated zinc alloy for pennies, ending the run of the solid copper penny. 18 people found this useful.
The first coin struck by the United States was the half dime (originally spelled disme) on or prior to July 13, 1792, shortly before construction of the Mint facility had even started. Legend has it that the silver to produce the half dime was donated by George and Martha Washington.