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Science · 2024 · 2 marks
CBSE 2024 · Region 2 · Set 2 · Q23
Name two types of germ cells present in human beings. List two structural differences between the two.
Marking-scheme solution
Egg cell/Ovum and sperm
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| Egg cell | Sperm |
| Large in size | Small in size |
| Non-motile | Motile |
| Spherical in shape | Elongated |
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