2006-12-11 11:19:14 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Zoology
keyword : potential. the sperm has the potential to become a human, granted the sperm meets an egg and they unite and yada yada. So yes the sperm has the potential to be a human being, more so than other objects such as a frying pan
eg. sperm banks
2006-12-11 14:40:39 · answer #1 · answered by jenniferyoung1987 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. There is a potential human being (or organism of whatever kind) in an uncombined sperm and ovum, but a sperm alone or an ovum alone cannot be considered a potential organism.
You could say that the potential for a clap exists when two hands are present; but not when one hand is present. When two elements are absolutely essential to the formation of an entity, there is no potential for that entity's existence unless both elements are present.
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2006-12-11 22:18:41 · answer #2 · answered by PaulCyp 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
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More seriously, I think we should get out of the whole idea of a 'potential human being', it's just plain very misleading.
2006-12-11 19:22:18 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
if it is human sperm and unites with a human ovum, yes. alone, no.
2006-12-11 19:21:29 · answer #4 · answered by Faith 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Where do you thnk humans come from and also other living matters?
2006-12-11 19:22:00 · answer #5 · answered by JoJoBa 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋