The Process by Which a Sperm Cell Combines with an Egg

question 58

Multiple Choice

The process by which a sperm cell combines with an egg cell is

• A) replication.
• B) germination.
• C) mitosis.
• D) fertilization.
• E) recombination.

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Definitions:

Intermembrane Space

The region located between the inner and outer membranes of a mitochondrion or a chloroplast, involved in various cellular processes.

Hydrogen Ions

Positively charged ions (H+) that are formed when hydrogen atoms lose or share their electron.

Aerobic Respiration

A method where cells generate energy with the use of oxygen by decomposing nutrients in the mitochondria through an extended series of steps, resulting in approximately 36 ATP.

Glucose

A basic form of sugar vital for energy production in living beings and a key ingredient in numerous carbohydrates.