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UPSC 2007: In human beings, normally in which one of the following parts does the sperm fertilize the ovum?
(a)Cervix
(b)Fallopian Tube
(c)Lower Part of Uterus
(d)Upper Part of Uterus
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Not attemptedCorrect Answer: (b) Fallopian Tube
In normal human reproduction the sperm meets and fertilizes the secondary oocyte in the ampullary region of the fallopian tube; the zygote then travels to the uterus for implantation. Cervix or uterine cavities are not physiological sites of fertilization. ([gkseries.com](https://www.gkseries.com/upsc-previous-years-solved-questions-and-answers/biology/discussion-71?utm_source=openai))
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This question was asked in UPSC CSE Prelims 2007, GS Paper 1, as Question 119. It falls under Science & Technology > Biology.
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