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A sperm is a haploid of 22 autosomes and 1 sex cell. So it gives the embryo half of its DNA.

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Q: What does a sperm cell contribute to an embryo?
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What does an egg contribute to the embryo that sperm does not contribute?

A period.


What does an egg contribute to the embryo that sperm does not?

A period.


What percentage of its chromosomes does a sperm cell contribute to a new embryo?

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When the sperm cell and egg cell unite what is formed?

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What is formed When the sperm cell and the egg cell unite?

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How is sperm cell related to human sexuality?

The male's sperm cell combines with the female egg or ovum; fertilizes it and is the start of embryo formation.


Is embryo a gamete?

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What do you think will happen when the egg cell and sperm cell unites?

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What do you think will happen when the egg cell and sperm cell unite?

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