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A polar body is a remnant of the production of egg cells, and is potentially capable of being fertilized. While a fertilized polar body could begin growing, there's usually not enough stored nutrients in it to feed the developing embryo.

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What would happen if the sperm could not get into the egg?

If the sperm cannot get into the egg, fertilization cannot occur and pregnancy will not take place. The egg needs to be fertilized by the sperm in order for the genetic material from both to combine and form a zygote, which will eventually develop into an embryo.


Assume a sperm has penetrated a polar body and their nuclei fuse Why would it be unlikely for the resulting cell to develop into a healthy embryo?

The presence of a sperm penetrating a polar body suggests an abnormal fertilization event, as polar bodies typically do not contain a full set of chromosomes needed for normal development. Therefore, the resulting cell would likely have an incorrect number of chromosomes, leading to genetic abnormalities that would prevent the development of a healthy embryo.


What can offspring be if two eggs are fertilized?

If two eggs are fertilized by two different sperm cells, the resulting offspring would be fraternal twins. They will have unique genetic material and may or may not look alike, depending on how genes are expressed.


Can an egg be fertilized if the sperm is already in the body?

No, for fertilization to occur, the sperm needs to be deposited into the female reproductive system, specifically the fallopian tubes where it can meet an egg. If the sperm is already in the body, it would need to travel through the cervix, uterus, and into the fallopian tubes to reach the egg.


Would you be you if a different sperm fertilize the egg?

No. Every sperm contains different DNA. For example, brother and sisters are never the same. You simply would not exist ever because every sperm has only one chance. If your not the first, you will never exist.

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If an egg is fertilized by a sprem containing a y chromosome the fertilized egg?

If an egg is fertilized by a sperm containing a Y chromosome, the resulting fertilized egg will develop into a male organism. This is because the presence of the Y chromosome determines the development of male characteristics.


What would happen if the sperm could not get into the egg?

If the sperm cannot get into the egg, fertilization cannot occur and pregnancy will not take place. The egg needs to be fertilized by the sperm in order for the genetic material from both to combine and form a zygote, which will eventually develop into an embryo.


What do you think would happen if a particular sperm only had a few mitochondria?

that sperm would be the man.


What would happen if more than one sperm were able to fertilize an egg?

In humans, only one sperm can fertilize an egg to form a zygote. If more than one sperm were able to fertilize an egg, it would result in an abnormal number of chromosomes in the zygote, leading to developmental issues and likely miscarriage. This phenomenon is known as polyspermy and is usually prevented by mechanisms in the egg that block additional sperm from entering once one has already fertilized it.


What would happen if you used some sperm from a condom that was 2 days old?

nothing would happen once the sperm hits air it dies


What would happen if low sperm count was treated with mega-doses of testosterone?

your balls would shrivel and no sperm would be produced


What would happen if a cell was made up of only polar substance?

It would dissolve in water or in polar liquids and would not be recognisable as a cell.


What would happen to polar bears if they lose their habitat?

They would go extinct.


What would happen if you eat too much sugar?

Sperm would come out of your mouth


What would happen if you swallowed sperm?

Nothing. You could get an STD if he had one.


What would happen if you fell the sea at the polar regions?

you will freeze to death


What would happen if your plants were not fertilized?

It depends on what you mean by fertilized. If you're referring to reproduction, then if they are not fertilized they will never bear fruit. If you mean nutrients you put into the soil, not fertilizing the plants will mean that they don't grow as well as if you did fertilize them.