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Answer:
In animals, the male gamete is also known as sperm and the f emale gamete is known as ovum or egg .
The sperm fuses with the ovum to form a zygote . This is called fertilization.
FEMALE GAMETE - OVUM/ EGG Zona pellucida (Jelly coat) Polar Body Cytoplasm Corona radiata (Follicular cells) Nucleus MALE GAMETE - SPERM Tail/Flagellum Axoneme Mitochondria Mid-piece Head Centeiole Nucleus Acrosome
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