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The term for the joining of an egg and a sperm is fertilization.
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∙ 6y ago
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∙ 8y agoConception.
or fertilization.
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∙ 11y agoThis is called a zygote. The zygote then develops into an embryo.
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∙ 10y agoThis process is called fertilization. The result is an embryo which has unique genetic traits than either parent.
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∙ 10y agofertilization
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∙ 12y agofertilization
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∙ 13y agoThat is called embryo
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Usually one egg is fertilized by one sperm?
because a "wall" is put up when the sperm meets the egg. This prevents another sperm from meeting the egg.
How many sperm cells unite with the egg?
One because the sperm is one cell and the egg is one cell
What happen 2 sperm had entered the egg?
An egg only allows one sperm to enter and is fertilized by that one sperm: 2 cannot enter.
Why do you think millions of sperm are released to fertilize one egg?
a man can release millions of sperm at once,however only one sperm can fertilize an egg
Can two sperm cell unite with egg cell?
Two sperm, one egg - no. Two sperm, two eggs - yes.
Can more than one sperm reach an egg?
It's not possible, because after one sperm cell reaches an egg, the egg cell slightly changes look to keep other sperm cells from reaching the same egg.
Why does the egg covering change after a sperm has entered the egg?
The outer layer of the egg changes to prevent more than one sperm from entering the egg.
Why does the egg's covering change after a sperm has entered the egg?
The outer layer of the egg changes to prevent more than one sperm from entering the egg.
In order to yield a chromosome condition only one sperm can fertilize one egg.?
yes only one sperm can fertilize one egg.
In order to yield a chromosome condition only one sperm can fertilize one egg?
yes only one sperm can fertilize one egg.
How many sperm unite with the egg what do you call this?
The union is called fertilization and only one sperm can fertilize an egg.
How long does it take for one sperm to get inside the egg?
It only takes sperm a few minutes to get inside of an egg.
