Question

Define Fertilization

Answer 1

Fertilization:

1. Fertilization can be defined as the fusion of two haploid gametes.
2. Male gamete such as the spermatozoa and female gamete such as the oocyte fuses to restore the diploid state and form a zygote.
3. Fertilization can be of two types: internal fertilization and external fertilization.
4. Internal fertilization is the process of fusion of male and female gametes in the female body.
5. Internal fertilization is observed in mammals such as humans.
6. External fertilization is the process of fusion of male and female gametes in the outside environment.
7. External fertilization is commonly observed in fishes.