Asked by Danna Jazel on Jun 08, 2024

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What is the female egg called?

A) Cell
B) Sperm
C) Ovum
D) Ovumplan

Ovum

A female reproductive cell, or egg, that when fertilized by a sperm, can develop into a new organism.

Sperm

The male reproductive cell or gamete, which is capable of fertilizing a female's ovum to produce offspring.

Cell

The smallest structural and functional unit of an organism, typically microscopic and consisting of cytoplasm and a nucleus enclosed in a membrane.

  • Explain the progression and traits of the zygote, embryo, and fetus.
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Abigail HowardJun 10, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The female egg is called an ovum or oocyte. The other options listed (cell, sperm, and ovumplan) do not correctly identify the female egg.