megtermékenítés
Megtermékenyítés, commonly referred to as fertilization, is the biological process by which a male gamete (sperm) fuses with a female gamete (egg) to form a new single cell, the zygote. This fusion is a critical step in sexual reproduction, initiating the development of a new organism.
In animals, fertilization typically occurs internally or externally. Internal fertilization involves the deposition of sperm directly
In plants, fertilization involves the transfer of pollen, containing male gametes, to the female reproductive part
The process of fertilization is highly regulated and involves specific molecular interactions to ensure that only