Fertilization is not considered complete until the nuclei of the sperm and egg cells fuse because this fusion is essential for combining their genetic material. This process creates a zygote with a complete set of chromosomes, which is necessary for the development of a new organism. Until the nuclei merge, the genetic contributions from both parents remain separate, and the egg cell has not transitioned into a fertilized state capable of initiating embryonic development.
because there needs to be a full set of chromosomes, 46
because there needs to be a full set of chromosomes, 46
No, in most fungi, fertilization is not complete after the cells fuse together. Fusion of the cells (plasmogamy) is followed by the fusion of their nuclei (karyogamy) to form a diploid zygote, which then undergoes meiosis to produce haploid spores. This process completes the sexual cycle in most fungi.
When the nuclei of pollen and ovules fuse together through fertilization, it forms a zygote with a complete set of chromosomes. This zygote will eventually develop into a new plant embryo, ensuring genetic diversity in the plant population.
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Fertilization of sperm-nuclei.
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Fertilization
The nuclei of the egg and sperm cells fuse to form the fertilized egg.
This is called FERTILIZATION. It means that the specific sperm cell that would later become a child, when the nuclei of the egg and sperm cell, joins with the egg. The fetus will begin to form when the nuclei of the two cells join, however it may take a while until the fertilization is complete.