Biology
Define the following terms:
(a) Fertilization
(b) Implantation
Reproductive System
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(a) Fertilization — The fusion of the male gamete (sperm) and the female gamete (ovum) to form a zygote is called fertilisation.
(b) Implantation — The process of fixing of the fertilized egg (embryo) to the wall of the uterus is termed implantation.
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