Why Is It Necessary for Many Sperm to Be Present

question 38

Multiple Choice

Why is it necessary for many sperm to be present in order for one to fertilize the egg?

• A) A mass of sperm is necessary to open the uterine tube.
• B) A mass of sperm is necessary to gain entry into the ovary.
• C) A sperm cannot find the egg by itself.
• D) The combined enzymes digest a path through the corona radiata and zona pellucida.
• E) The combined motion of their flagella enables one sperm to push its way into the egg.

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