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Fertilization

usgb/ˌfɜːrtələˈzeɪʃn/Volume
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Biological UnionPlay
Focuses on the reproductive cells joining which initiates development of a new organism. SlideFertilization occurs when the sperm cell fuses with an egg cell.
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Involves pollen in plants, often confused with pollination which is the transfer, not the union. SlidePollination by bees often leads to the fertilization of flowers.
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Selective BreedingPlay
Used purposely in farming and research to combine desired traits from parents. SlideSelective fertilization helped create a drought-resistant crop variety.
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