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An ovum is single cell released from either of the female reproductive organs, the ovaries, which is capable of developing into a new organism when fertilized with a sperm cell. | An ovum is single [[cell|cell]] released from either of the female [[reproductive organs|reproductive organs]], the ovaries, which is capable of developing into a new [[organism|organism]] when fertilized with a [[sperm cell|sperm cell]]. | ||
The outer surface of each ovary is covered by a layer of cells (germinal epithelium); these surround the immature egg cells, which are present in the ovaries from the time of birth. A hollow ball of cells, the follicle, encompasses each ovum. Within the follicle the ovum gradually matures. This process is called oogenesis. | The outer surface of each ovary is covered by a layer of cells ([[germinal epithelium|germinal epithelium]]); these surround the immature egg cells, which are present in the [[ovaries|ovaries]] from the time of birth. A hollow ball of cells, the follicle, encompasses each ovum. Within the follicle the ovum gradually matures. This process is called [[oogenesis|oogenesis]]. | ||
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An ovum is single cell released from either of the female reproductive organs, the ovaries, which is capable of developing into a new organism when fertilized with a sperm cell.
The outer surface of each ovary is covered by a layer of cells (germinal epithelium); these surround the immature egg cells, which are present in the ovaries from the time of birth. A hollow ball of cells, the follicle, encompasses each ovum. Within the follicle the ovum gradually matures. This process is called oogenesis.