How Does Sperm Fertilization Work?

Discover how sperm fertilizes an egg and what leads to pregnancy in this informative Q&A video.

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Only one sperm successfully fertilizes an egg to achieve pregnancy. Millions of sperm are released during intercourse, but only one penetrates the egg, initiating fertilization. The first sperm to reach and penetrate the egg wins the race, while the egg then becomes impermeable to other sperm.

FAQs & Answers

  1. What happens to the sperm after fertilization? After fertilization, the sperm's genetic material combines with the egg, forming a zygote which will develop into an embryo.
  2. How many sperm are needed to fertilize an egg? Only one sperm is needed to fertilize an egg, but millions are released during intercourse.
  3. What is the timeframe for sperm to fertilize an egg? Sperm can fertilize an egg within hours after ovulation, but the timing depends on the woman’s cycle.
  4. Can multiple sperm fertilize one egg? No, only one sperm can fertilize an egg, and once fertilization occurs, the egg becomes impermeable to other sperm.

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