An ovum is a female reproductive cell that is also known as an EGG cell. It is the largest cell in the human body and is the only cell that contains all of the genetic information needed to create a new individual. The ovum is a type of GAMETE, which is a reproductive cell that combines with another GAMETE during fertilization. It is also known as an OOCYTE, and it is the female counterpart to the male sperm cell. The ovum is produced in the ovaries and is released during ovulation. Once it is fertilized, it becomes a zygote, which then develops into an embryo. The ovum can also be used in artificial reproduction techniques such as in vitro fertilization. The ovum is also referred to as a SEED, as it contains the potential for a new life.