While a man continues making new sperm his entire life, a woman is born with all the ova she will ever have. Each cycle several ova are incapsulated in follicles - the first one to mature or ripen will burst from the follicle - this is called ovulation.
Gametes
Reproductive cells are called gametes. In males, the gametes are called sperm and in females, the gametes are called eggs.
When gametes join, they form a zygote.
A fern gametophyte consists of a small independent plant body that produces both male and female gametes. The male gametes are produced in antheridia, while the female gametes are produced in archegonia. Upon fertilization of the female gametes, a diploid sporophyte is produced.
The testes in males and the ovaries in females produce gametes.
Reproductive System
Male gametes are made in the testis. male gametes are more-often called sperm.
Gametes
Reproductive cells are called gametes. In males, the gametes are called sperm and in females, the gametes are called eggs.
Gonad
Meiosis
ova
When gametes join, they form a zygote.
A fern gametophyte consists of a small independent plant body that produces both male and female gametes. The male gametes are produced in antheridia, while the female gametes are produced in archegonia. Upon fertilization of the female gametes, a diploid sporophyte is produced.
Meiosis forms haploid cells. This means that they have half the number of chromosomes as somatic (body) cells.
The testes in males and the ovaries in females produce gametes.
Reproductive System