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Can two sperm fertilize the same egg?
No, only one sperm can fertilize an egg.
What type of a sperm cell must fertilize an egg to result in a female child?
The sperm which has got X chromosome in it. Fortunately it is not possible to isolate such types of sperms. It will be better that you do not have the technology to determine the sex of the child by way of selecting the sperms. Technology have already disturbed the sex ratio is some countries of the world.
When a sperm touches a sperm what happens?
When two sperm come into contact, they each release enzymes that help break down the protective outer layer of the egg, allowing one sperm to successfully fertilize the egg. This process is known as the acrosome reaction and is crucial for successful fertilization.
What are the key differences between partial and complete molar pregnancies?
Partial molar pregnancies occur when two sperm fertilize one egg, resulting in an abnormal fetus with some fetal tissue. Complete molar pregnancies happen when an empty egg is fertilized by one or two sperm, leading to abnormal growth of placental tissue but no fetus. Both types can have serious health implications for the mother.
What are the egg and the sperm cells called?
The cell formed after fertilization by sperm and egg is called a zygote. A zygote is a diploid cell, meaning a cell that has two sets of chromosomes (one from egg, one from sperm).
Can two sperm fertilize the same egg?
No, only one sperm can fertilize an egg.
Can two sperm fertilize a woman' s egg?
Yes identical twins is what there called
How many sperm cells can fertilise a egg?
Only one sperm cell can fertilise each ovum. After that no more can get in.
Usually one egg is fertilized by one sperm?
because a "wall" is put up when the sperm meets the egg. This prevents another sperm from meeting the egg.
Why is it important that only one sperm fertilize an egg?
It is important that only one sperm fertilizes an egg to ensure the correct number of chromosomes in the resulting embryo. If multiple sperm were to fertilize the egg, it would lead to an abnormal number of chromosomes, resulting in genetic disorders and potential miscarriage.
How does an egg get fertlized?
in a woman's Virgina a egg can get fertilized. there are two ovaries and each month one egg will get released and if you have sex when you are NOT on your period then the sperm will meet up with the egg and fertilize it.
Can a girl have twins from two different guys?
Do you mean can a girl have sex with 2 men in the same night and have twins, one belonging to each of them? I suoopse its possible but theur sperm would have a fight to the death to be the one to fertilise.AnswerYES, it is possible. It is extremely rare, but one sperm can fertilize one egg, and another sperm can fertilize a separate egg resulting in a child from each father.
Can two sperm cell unite with egg cell?
Two sperm, one egg - no. Two sperm, two eggs - yes.
Is it asexual or sexual when two earth worms each produce sperm and eggs and fertilize each other?
The exchange of sperm and egg is sexual reproduction
If a woman releases 2 eggs at the same time can they be fertilized by 2 different people?
yes they can. when a woman ovulates she usually drops one egg, which is why most women only carry one child. but if she drops two eggs during ovulation, then it takes two sperms to fertilize the eggs. one sperm to one egg.
What type of contraceptive method prevents the sperm from meeting the egg?
Barrier methods, such as condoms and diaphragms, physically prevent sperm from reaching the egg by creating a barrier between the two. Spermicides are another type of contraceptive that work by immobilizing or killing sperm before they can reach and fertilize an egg.
What type of a sperm cell must fertilize an egg to result in a female child?
The sperm which has got X chromosome in it. Fortunately it is not possible to isolate such types of sperms. It will be better that you do not have the technology to determine the sex of the child by way of selecting the sperms. Technology have already disturbed the sex ratio is some countries of the world.
