Question

Does fertilization happen in the oviduct.

Answer 1

Oviduct:

1. The oviduct is the tube through which an egg or ovum passes from an ovary.
2. The oviduct comprises of an infundibulum, ampulla and isthmus.

Fertilization in oviduct:

1. The haploid sperm meets the haploid ovum in a specific region of the oviduct which is known as ampulla, resulting in fertilization.
2. This leads to the formation of a zygote which is diploid in nature.