Question 02
Describe the process of fertilization in human beings.
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Solution
Fertilization is defined as the process in which there is a fusion of male gamete and female gamete.
The male gametes or sperms are released from the male reproductive organ called penis
The sperms released enter the female body through the vagina.
From vagina, sperms travel through the fallopian tubes where they meet the eggs.
From there on, the process of fertilization takes place in the fallopian tube.
The male gamete cell (sperm) and female gamete cell (egg) fuse together to form a zygote.
The zygote divides rapidly to form a group of cells, which becomes the embryo after approximately five days. Then it develops into small baby called foetus.