Chapter 4 - HUMAN GAMETES Flashcards by Anna Marweld

Q

in terms of size, which sex cell is bigger?

A

the egg

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key differences: egg

A

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

A

nucleus in head
tail to swim
has a streamlined shape

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