Egg Cells Flashcards
1
Q
Is an egg cell a gamete?
A
Yes
2
Q
How many genomes/chromosomes does a gamete have?
A
23 chromosomes
3
Q
What does and egg cell fuse with to make a zygote?
A
A sperm cell
4
Q
Do egg cells have a reasonable about of cytoplasm?
A
Yes because they need all the necessary nutrients to grow an foetus
5
Q
What part of the cell joins the egg and sperm cell together?
A
The nucleus
6
Q
What is another name for and egg(s) cell(s)?
A
Ovum (singular)
Ova (plural)
7
Q
Where are eggs cells produced?
A
The ovaries
8
Q
Where does fertilisation happen?
A
In the fallopian tube/oviduct
