In species that produce two morphologically distinct types of gametes, and in which each individual produces only one type, a female is any individual that produces the larger type of gameteâcalled an ovum (or egg)âand a male produces the smaller tadpole-like typeâcalled a sperm.issimilarity [edit]. In contrast to a gamete, the diploid somatic cells of an individual contain one copy of the chromosome set from the sperm and one copy of the chromosome set from the egg cell; that is, the cells of the offspring have genes expressing characteristics of both the father and the mother.
All three European powers were driven in their economic goals of imperialism by mercantilism and the idea that the worldâs wealth was finite. The imperial goals of the British French and Spanish were also similar in that they all sought to increase the authority of their respective states.he desires of the British, French, and Spanish to expand their influence are best demonstrated with the continuous state of conflict in and around their imperial holdings.
Spainâs American Colonies and the Encomienda System: In the 1500âs, Spain systematically conquered parts of North, Central and South America as well as the Caribbean. With native governments such as the efficient Inca Empire in ruins, the Spanish conquistadors needed to find a way to rule their new subjects.nder the encomienda system, prominent Spaniards were entrusted with native communities. In exchange for native labor and tribute, the Spanish lord would provide protection and education. In reality, however, the encomienda system was thinly-masked slavery and led to some of the worst horrors of the colonial era.