ovum

The ovum is fertilized by sperm to form an embryo.

The ovum travels down the fallopian tube to the uterus.

Each month, a woman's ovary releases an ovum during ovulation.

The size of an ovum is typically much smaller than a sperm cell.

The ovum contains genetic material from the mother.

After fertilization, the ovum divides to form a zygote.

The ovum needs to be surrounded by protective layers for development.

The ovum is released from the ovary into the fallopian tube.

The ovum must be mature before it can be fertilized.

The process of fertilization involves the fusion of a sperm and an ovum.