Chapter 4 - HUMAN GAMETES Flashcards

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in terms of size, which sex cell is bigger?

A

the egg

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key differences: egg

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  • much larger than sperm
  • has it’s own food store
  • a layer of jelly to protect the cell, which hardens after fertilisation
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key differences: sperm

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  • nucleus in head
  • tail to swim
  • has a streamlined shape
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