The female gamete is known as ____________.

Vagina

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Ovary

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Egg cell

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Sperm

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Solution

The correct option is C Egg cell
Vagina, ovary, and uterus are parts of the female reproductive system.
They help in assisting various activities like pregnancy, childbirth associated with reproduction.
The egg cell is a female gamete which after fusion with a male gamete (sperm) forms a zygote.
So, the correct option is (C) - Egg cell.

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