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How is the sperm genetically different from the egg?


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Sperm and ovum:

  1. The male gametes which fertilize with the female gamete are known as sperm.
  2. Ovum is the female egg that is fertilized with the egg at the time of sexual intercourse.
  3. Sperm has XY+ 22 chromosomes whereas the female egg contains XX+22 chromosomes.
  4. After the process of fertilization, a zygote is developed into an embryo and then a baby whose gender is based on the set of chromosomes by the mother and the father.

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