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Sperm cannot fertilize an egg until they have undergone the process of?
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∙ 12y ago
Fertilization normally occures in the uterine tube within a day after ovulation. Sperm cannot fertilize an egg until they have undergone "Capacitation".
Capacitation occures after the spermatozoa(1) miz with secretions of the seminal vesicles and (2) are exposed to conditions inside the female reproductive tract. The epididymis secretes a substance that prevents premature capacitation.
Anatomy and Physiology book, second edition p.703 and p.766
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∙ 12y ago
capacitation. Capacitation is a series of biochemical changes that sperm go through in the female reproductive tract. It involves removing certain coatings from the sperm head and increasing the sperm's ability to swim and penetrate the egg. Once capacitated, the sperm is able to fertilize the egg and initiate the process of conception.
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Can sperm with no tails still get a women pregnant?
No, sperm with no tails cannot fertilize an egg and result in pregnancy. The tail is essential for sperm motility and enables them to swim towards the egg. Without a tail, the sperm would be unable to reach the egg to fertilize it.
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
Does it take at least a dozen male sperm to fertilize a female egg?
no,sigle men single sperm fertilize fimale egg.
Why is it important that only one sperm fertilize an egg?
it is important for 1 sprem to fertilize a human egg (Ova) in order to start the conception process. If 2 sprem Cells fertilize the 2 DIFFERENT Ova the mother will have "Fraternal Twins". However, if 2 sperm cells fertilize the SAME Ova (egg) the mother will have "Identical Twins". I hope that is the answer you were looking for?
Where sperm cell are found?
sperm cells are found in the soil to fertilize the eggs
What process has the organism undergone?
sperm
Functions of sperm?
To fertilize an egg as part of the process of reproduction.
Can sperm with no tails still get a women pregnant?
No, sperm with no tails cannot fertilize an egg and result in pregnancy. The tail is essential for sperm motility and enables them to swim towards the egg. Without a tail, the sperm would be unable to reach the egg to fertilize it.
How is fertilization of a single egg by more than 1 sperm prevented?
The face that sperm cannot live long, and only one sperm can fertilize egg at one time.
Hermaphroditic earthworms reproduce by transferring sperm to each other. The sperm from one worm eventually fertilize the other worm's eggs. This process is known as?
Cross-fertilization
Hermaphroditic earthworms reproduce by transferring sperm to each other. The sperm from one worms eventually fertilize the other worm's eggs. This process is known as?
Cross-fertilization
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
Does it take at least a dozen male sperm to fertilize a female egg?
no,sigle men single sperm fertilize fimale egg.
What is the process where a plant sperm fertilizes a plant egg?
cross pollination
Why is it important that only one sperm fertilize an egg?
it is important for 1 sprem to fertilize a human egg (Ova) in order to start the conception process. If 2 sprem Cells fertilize the 2 DIFFERENT Ova the mother will have "Fraternal Twins". However, if 2 sperm cells fertilize the SAME Ova (egg) the mother will have "Identical Twins". I hope that is the answer you were looking for?
How many sperm will fertilize an egg?
one
What is the inability to fertilize a egg cell?
Impotence is the inability to fertilize an egg. This can occur because the male has a low sperm count or has something wrong with his sperm.
