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Which among the following statement is correct about fertilization ? |
Mixing of semen with vaginal fluid Release of sperm from testis Fusion of sperm with egg nuclei Release of egg from the ovary |
Fusion of sperm with egg nuclei |
The correct answer is Option (3) – Fusion of sperm with egg nuclei Fertilization is the process by which a sperm cell (spermatozoon) combines with an egg cell (ovum) to form a new organism. During fertilization, the sperm cell penetrates the egg cell's protective layer and fuses with the egg nucleus, combining their genetic material. This fusion of genetic material from both parents initiates the development of a new individual. The other options are incorrect:
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