Question

The massive amount of cytoplasm present in the ovum is specifically called:

Options

• Nucleoplasm

• Ooplasm

• Spermatogonium

• Reception cone

Answer 1

The ovum contains a massive amount of cytoplasm, which is termed ooplasm. The sperm, in contrast, contains only a very small amount of cytoplasm. The mitochondria of the ovum are scattered randomly throughout this ooplasm.