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The word alive means the cell must perform the basics functions of life, which a sperm does not.
But a sperm can move up to the ovum and can combine with it to form a cell, which is literally alive.
Contradictory to that, sperms die in hostile conditions such as acidity. Acids kill the sperms. Sperms require humid conditions to live, which is found in the vagina.
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∙ 15y agoyes sperm is a living organism Sperm is a living cell, not an entire organism in itself; although it has the capability to unite with the egg to give rise to a entire organism.
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∙ 8y agoYes it is living. It survive about 3 days
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Can sperm fertilize an egg without intercourse by other means?
Yes, there can be artificial insemination in which the sperm is injected into the female. There is also in vitro, (which means literally in glass) the egg is fertilized by the sperm outside of the body and them the resulting fertilized eggs are implanted into the female.
Why do sperm cells need a tail but egg cells do not?
Sperm cells need a tail to get food or energy while the egg isnt alive yet to need emergy......?
Why do I get a tingling sensation on your tongue after swallowing my boyfriends ejaculatory fluids or sperm fountain?
The most likely reason for this is that sperm cells are still in your mouth. They are still alive and moving so this is probably the reason.
How does sperm move through the female reproductive system?
after intercourse,millions of the sperms get deposited in the vagina...with the peristaltic movement of the sperms and the cilia present they move through the cervix..only thousands of sperms will be alive and reaches the uterus and only one sperm penetrates the ovum
What is the Difference between a Sperm Cell and a Bacterium?
Sperm Cells are gametes or sex cells. They only have 23 chromosomes in humans & are 1 of 2 gametes that when joined form a zygote, a fertilized oocyte. They are used to reproduce. Sperm are not alive & only become living when 1 fertilizes an egg. Bacteria are living organisms that reproduce through binary fission, a form of asexual reproduction. Bacteria can live for weeks in contrast Sperm become useless with in a few minutes. The primary function of Bacteria is to reproduce, while the primary function of Sperm is to fertilize an ovum, & carry out the task of reproducing for the organism from which it originated.
Is dry sperm dead sperm?
Semen, the fluid that carries sperm out of the body, is not alive. The sperm are the tiny swimmers in the semen that can cause pregnancy, and they are indeed alive for awhile out side the man's body.
How do you say him alive in Spanish?
El vive. (Literally means " he is alive.")
Can sperm alive when mix with water?
Yes, water also is in composition of sperm.
When do you know you have sperm?
If you are male past the age of puberty, and stil alive, you have sperm.
Will sperm stay alive if you put it in the fridge?
probably not
Is Cephalochordata still alive?
Yes, it is still alive. It lives in your pubic hair and leeches on your sperm.
What is the name for the sperm and fluid that keeps it alive?
the ludicious dasvasticerous
Can a girl leave sperm in her mouth then put it in her and get pregnant?
Yes, if the sperm is still alive there is the possible chance she can get pregnant.
Can you have dead sperm cells?
If a cell can possibly be alive, then it certainly can be dead.
How can you tell if your sperm is dead or alive?
you can tell something is alive by the living thing can reproduce convert energy and adapt to his or her surroundings
Do briefs lessen your sperm count or is this just an urban legend?
It is not a legend, briefs literally EAT your sperm. No jokes. Be careful and stay safe. DUN DUN DUN
Does the semen work when its already out?
The sperm can be alive outside the body for a few days.
