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If only one sperm cell is needed to fertilize an egg, why are males capable of producing so many sperm cells?

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Males are capable of producing so many sperm cells because of the fact that even unprotected intercourse doesn’t always result in pregnancy. There are so many sperm cells to increase the chances of fertilizing the egg.
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