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Fertilization............... is the union of sperm cells and egg cells

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When the ovum is fertilized by the sperm this is called?

When the ovum is fertilized by the sperm, it is called fertilization. This process involves the fusion of genetic material from the sperm and the egg to form a zygote, which will eventually develop into an embryo.


How are a zygote and an ovum different?

Ovum is mainly 1n and zygote formed by fusion of ovum and sperm is 2n ,,,


What is the implantation of the sperm into the ovum called?

The implantation of the sperm into the ovum is called fertilization. During this process, the genetic material of the sperm combines with the genetic material of the egg, resulting in the formation of a zygote.


Is the female reproductive cell called sperm?

No, it is called an ovum.


What is moment called when sperm and ovum join?

The moment when sperm fertilizes an egg is called conception.


The female gamete is called what?

The female gamete is called an ovum or an egg. This is the cell that is fertilized by the male gamete known as the sperm.


What is the name giving to the male reproductive cell that fertilises the ovum?

The male reproductive cell that fertilizes the ovum is called a sperm cell.


Whats it called whenThe meeting of the sperm and ovum called?

Fertilization.


What enzyme is necessary for the ovum penetration?

sperm head= contains DNA; also has acrosome (an enzyme to digest the membrane of the ovum) aids in egg penetration.


What are the male and female gametes called and what is the result of their fusion?

The male gamete is called sperm and the female gamete is called egg or ovum. When sperm fertilizes the egg, the result is a zygote, which is the initial stage of a new individual (embryo) with a complete set of genetic material from both parents.


How do we call When the sperm meets the ovum?

That's called 'fertilisation'.


Do the tail of the sperm included in the fertilization?

No it comes off when it reaches the ovum egg.