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The egg cell or [[Ovum|ovum]], is the [[female|female]] reproductive cell ([[Gamete|gamete]]) and is typically a large cell as it is specialised in nutrient storage. | |||
These genetically different [[Haploid|haploid]] cells, contain one set of chromosomes, as gametes from each parent fuse together to form a [[Diploid|diploid]] | These genetically different [[Haploid|haploid]] cells, contain one set of [[chromosome|chromosomes]], as gametes from each parent fuse together to form a [[Diploid|diploid]] [[Zygote|zygote]] (fertilized egg)<ref>W.M. Becker, et al.(2017) Becker's world of the cell, 9th edition. Harlow, Pearson</ref>. | ||
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The egg cell or ovum, is the female reproductive cell (gamete) and is typically a large cell as it is specialised in nutrient storage.
These genetically different haploid cells, contain one set of chromosomes, as gametes from each parent fuse together to form a diploid zygote (fertilized egg)[1].
References
- ↑ W.M. Becker, et al.(2017) Becker's world of the cell, 9th edition. Harlow, Pearson