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i) What is fertilisation ? Distinguish between external fertilisation and internal fertilisation.
ii) What is the site of fertilisation in human beings ?

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Fertilisation is defined as the fusion of a male gamete (Sperm) with a female gamete (an ovum or egg) to form a zygote during sexual reproduction.
External fertilisation
The fusion of male gamate (Sperm) and female gamate (Ovum) occur outside the body. Both individuals discharge their gamates outside the body.
• Development occurs outside the body Ex: Frog
Internal Fertilisation
• The fusion ofgamates occurs inside the body. Only the male discharge sperm into female genital tract.
• Development occurs inside the body. Eg :-Humans, cattle etc.
The site of fertilisation in human beings is in the fallopain tube of female reproductive system .
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