Biology · Reproduction
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The egg-producing structure of an animal is called the
- A
Oviduct
- B
Ovum
- C
Ovary
- D
Ovule
- E
Ovipositor
The ovary is the female reproductive organ responsible for producing and releasing eggs (ova) in animals.
The oviduct, also known as the fallopian tube in humans, is a part of the female reproductive system responsible for transporting eggs from the ovaries to the uterus. It is not the egg-producing structure but plays a role in egg transport.
An ovum is a single mature egg cell. It is not the structure that produces eggs but is the end result of egg development within the ovary.
The ovary is the female reproductive organ responsible for producing and releasing eggs (ova) in animals.
In plants, the ovule is the structure that develops into a seed after fertilization. It is not related to the animal reproductive system.
An ovipositor is a specialized organ used by some insects for laying eggs.
It is not the egg-producing structure in animals.
Tagged under Biology · Reproduction · 2011