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The fact that many sperms but only one egg are produced in the process of fertilization. Also, explain the possibility of successful reproduction in case the cell number is inverted.

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One of the two ovaries releases an egg during ovulation. The egg travels down the oviduct with the help of cilia. The sperms deposited in the vagina near the cervix travel to encounter the egg in the oviduct. It is incredible that sperm and egg find each other despite the journey each must take.

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