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An egg only allows one sperm to enter and is fertilized by that one sperm: 2 cannot enter.

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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.


Can boy sperm enter the egg in 2 seconds?

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How many sperm cells can enter an egg cell?

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What is the number of nuclei in a zygote?

a zygote is a fertilized egg. one that has formed by the fusion of an egg cell and a sperm cell


What are the causes of multiple births?

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