Structure of the egg cell Flashcards
1
Q
What is the name for the egg?
A
ovum
2
Q
What are the parts to the ovum?
A
nucleus, cytoplasm which are both surrounded by cell membrane.
3
Q
What does the nucleus contain?
A
heritable characteristics [22 autosomes and one sex chromosome (x)]
4
Q
What does the cytoplasm do?
A
it nourishes the egg and stores food for embryo for 1st weeks of development.
5
Q
What does the membrane do?
A
it provides protection for the early development stages of the fertilised egg
