The egg lives for about ......... in females. *
(a) 1 day
(b) 2 days
(c) 5 days
(d) 7 days
Answers
An egg or an oven looses its ability fertilise(Fusion with male gamete 'sperm') and can survive upto 24 hours(max.).
So, Correct Answer is:
☑ 1 day (Option
A
)
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Only one egg matures from the ovaries in about 1 month. During this period, some changes occurs within female reproductive system like the uterus thickens to receives the egg in case it is fertilised.
⚠️ But, If fertilization doesn't occurs, the egg along with the thick lining of blood vessels of uterus are shed off. This is the monthly bleeding known as Menstruation.
When Menstruration starts at the age of 10-12, it is known as
Menarche
When Menstruation stops at the age of 45-50, It is kinda pause in the flow, So it is known as
Menopause
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I have used the term "Fertilization" in the above explanation, So let's see how this process takes place.
is the fusion of Male nuclei in Male gamete and female nuclei in female gamete to form a
zygote
Sometimes the gametes unite externally (Outside the body of organisms), it is known as
For exmaple: Frog, Fishes
And, when fertilization takes place internally (Inside the organism's body), it is known as
For example: Human, Cow, Dog
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This is usually about 14 days after the first day of your last period, if your cycle is around 28 days long. An egg lives for about 12-24 hours after being released. For pregnancy to happen, the egg must be fertilised by a sperm within this time. Sperm can live for up to 7 days inside a woman's body.
option A