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There you go again putting your spin on what I say to make what I'm saying look foolish. Germinal substance, or the sperm and ova (of which we're all derived) contains the potential for new life, and is passed along from generation to generation.
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You decided the germinal substance was sperm and ova after floundering around for pages, and offering protoplasm first.
If germinal substance referred to gametes, why didn't he just say gametes? |
Because he was using "germinal substance" in a more general way.
germinal
Definition
ger·mi·nal[ júrmən'l ]
ADJECTIVE
1.
of reproductive cells: relating to reproductive cells
2.
of early stages: relating or belonging to the earliest stage in the development of something ( formal ) |
In the case of definition 1, "gametes" would be a lot more sensible and accurate term than "germinal substance."
In the case of definition 2, "gametes" doesn't apply at all, because you're not talking about sperm and ova.
So, which is it? Is "germinal substance" an awkward and inaccurate way of saying "gametes," or is it a vague and biologically-meaningless term? |
It is a general term that expressed what he wanted to say. Take it or leave it. |
Ah. So it's a vague and meaningless term that sounds impressive to the biologically illiterate. So glad we cleared that up.