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Fertilization

Description:

Fertilization refers to the process in which a male gamete (sperm) combines with a female gamete (egg) to initiate the development of a new individual.

Examples:

1. The fertilization of the egg usually occurs in the fallopian tubes.
2. Fertilization is a crucial step in the reproductive cycle of most organisms.
3. Successful fertilization leads to the formation of a zygote.

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