Ovulation Typically Produces Just One Egg Per Cycle

question 13

Multiple Choice

Ovulation typically produces just one egg per cycle. Why does ejaculate contain more than just one sperm?

• A) to increase chances of reaching the ovum and to work together to achieve fertilization through combined enzyme production
• B) to stimulate ovulation for future egg production
• C) to make up the bulk of the semen
• D) to store excess sperm in the female body, facilitating fertility in case sexual contact does not occur before the next cycle

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