Fertilisation

Fertilisation is the fusion of the nucleus of a male gamete with the nucleus of a female gamete, producing a new cell called a zygote. This then matures into an embryo.

Egg (23 chromosomes) combines with sperm (23 chromosomes). Fertilisation occurs creating a zygote with 46 chromosomes in 23 pairs. This matures into embryo with 46 chromosomes in 23 pairs.

In humans, fertilisation happens inside the woman’s body. This is a process called internal fertilisation.

The human female reproductive system working during reproduction and fertilisation. The egg is released from the ovary and moves toward the oviduct.

Human fertilisation

The human female reproductive system working during reproduction and fertilisation. The egg is released from the ovary and moves toward the oviduct.