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Discuss the specialized features of egg cells, focusing on energy reserves and the jelly coat that alters upon fertilization.

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Discuss the specialized features of egg cells, focusing on energy reserves and the jelly coat that alters upon fertilization

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Features of Egg Cells

Egg cells contain energy reserves and are surrounded by a jelly coat that changes after fertilization.

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    State one specialized feature of egg cells related to energy.

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