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The eggs are fertilized before the female lays them, when she mates. The sperm swims to the eggs to fertilize them.

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Does sperm always reach the egg during fertilization?

No, sperm does not always reach the egg during fertilization. Only one sperm typically fertilizes the egg, while the rest are blocked from entering.


When sperm reach oviduct there no egg there what happen to the sperm?

the sperm just die


Can sperm still fertilize an egg without the tubes?

No, sperm must travel through the fallopian tubes to reach and fertilize an egg. Without the tubes, the sperm cannot reach the egg for fertilization to occur.


What helps sperm reach the egg during fertilization?

During fertilization, sperm reach the egg with the help of their tail movement and enzymes that break down the egg's outer layer.


Can 2 sperm reach the egg?

Yes, it is possible for 2 sperm to reach the egg, however only one will fertilize the egg. It isn't uncommon for more than 2 to reach the egg, depending how are along the egg is down the falopian tube. And how much sperm was ejaculated.


How long for female sperm to reach egg?

Only males have sperm. There is no such thing as female sperm.


How long does a human sperm travel to the egg?

It takes sperm approximately 30 minutes to 12 hours to reach and fertilize an egg after ejaculation. The journey depends on factors such as the distance between the cervix and the egg, as well as the quality and motility of the sperm.


What does the tail in the sperm cell do?

it enables the sperm to move around to reach the egg


Why is sperm quality important for fertilisation?

If the sperm are not "healthy" or present in enough numbers they will will not have the ability to reach and female egg and then penetrate and fertilize then egg.


What happens to sperm if an egg is in the oviduct when they reach it?

The woman becomes pregnant


How many sperms survive to the egg?

Between 100 to 500 sperm only reach the egg to be fertilized


How much time does sperm need to be mature?

sperm needs to mature enough to reach the egg to form zygote