Q. Differentiate ovum and sperm.

Solution :

Differences between Ovum (egg) and Sperm cell

Ovum (egg)

Ovum is the female gamete

Bigger in size

Spherical in shape

Immobile ( non – motile )

No acrosome

Contains only X chromosomes

Produces in the ovary

Sperm cell

Sperm is the male gamete

Long with tail, head and neck

Smaller in size

Mobile ( Motile or flagellate )

Has acrosome

Contains X or Y chromosomes

Produces in the testes

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