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In animals, female gametes are called [[Ova|ova]] or egg cells, and male gametes are called [[Sperm|sperm]]. Ova and sperm are [[Haploid | In animals, female gametes are called [[Ova|ova]] or egg cells, and male gametes are called [[Sperm|sperm]]. Ova and sperm are [[Haploid|haploid]] cells, each carrying only one copy of each chromosome. During fertilization, a sperm and ovum unite to form a new [[Diploid|diploid]] organism. When the gametes join, they form a cell called a [[Zygote|zygote]]. | ||
Human sperm and eggs contain 23 chromosomes. Human zygotes contain 46 chromosomes. | Human sperm and eggs contain 23 chromosomes. Human zygotes contain 46 chromosomes. | ||