More Words, Deeper Hole

As far as the example goes, whatever significance one's parentage may have later in the book, I don't see how it would be served to have pages devoted to the sperm swimming up the fallopean tubes and the protein changes in the ovum as it journeys toward the uterus.

Chase scenes are a popular kind of plot-filler and this one would have a cast of billions, most of whom won't make to the end of the book.