What Happens When You Mix Sperm? Understanding Fertilization

Learn what occurs when sperm from different individuals is mixed and the biology of fertilization.

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Mixing sperm from different individuals does not change the fundamental biology of fertilization. Each sperm retains its unique DNA, and only one sperm can fertilize an egg. No two sperms can combine their genetic material.

FAQs & Answers

  1. Can you combine sperm from different donors? No, sperm from different individuals cannot combine their genetic material during fertilization; each sperm maintains its unique DNA.
  2. What determines the genetic traits of a baby? The genetic traits of a baby are determined by the DNA from the single sperm that fertilizes the egg, not by combining multiple sperm.
  3. How does sperm fertilization work? Fertilization occurs when a sperm successfully penetrates an egg, leading to the combination of their genetic material to form an embryo.

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