Copulation vs Fertilisation Flashcards

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What is copulation?

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  • sexual intercourse or coitus
  • the transfer of sperm into the vagina when the penis is inserted and sperm are deposited near the cervix
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When must copulation occur?

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  • copulation must occur before fertilisation
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When is fertilisation possible?

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  • after copulation
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What is fertilisation?

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  • the fusion of the sperm nucleus with the egg nucleus to form a diploid cell known as a zygote
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