Structure of ovum (egg)
- Spherical and non-motile. About 0.2 mm in diameter.
- Ovum has 4 membranes:
a. Plasma membrane (Oolemma): Innermost layer.
b. Vitelline membrane: Attached to plasma membrane.
c. Zona pellucida: Transparent non-cellular layer found outer to the Vitelline membrane.
d. Corona radiata: Outer layer formed of follicle cells.