among sperm cells released into an egg for fertilization how many sperms penetrate one egg

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Typically, only one sperm cell penetrates and fertilizes one egg during the process of natural conception. Once one sperm successfully penetrates the egg, the outer layer of the egg changes, preventing any further sperm from entering. This ensures that only one sperm can fertilize the egg and that the resulting embryo has the correct number of chromosomes for proper development.