Oplodnní
Oplodnění, or fertilization, is the biological process by which male and female gametes unite to form a zygote, the first cell of a new individual. It combines paternal and maternal genetic material and initiates embryonic development. Fertilization also triggers cellular and developmental events that switch from gamete to embryo.
In animals, fertilization can be internal or external. Sperm encounters and binds to the egg, often after
In plants, fertilization typically involves pollen delivering sperm cells to the ovule. In angiosperms, one sperm
Fertilization is a central step in reproduction and has been studied across many species. It is also