The Cortical Reaction of Sea Urchin Eggs Functions Directly in ________

question 21

Multiple Choice

The cortical reaction of sea urchin eggs functions directly in ________.

• A) the formation of a fertilization envelope
• B) the production of a fast block to polyspermy
• C) the release of hydrolytic enzymes from the sperm
• D) the generation of an electrical impulse by the egg

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Definitions:

Benzene

Aromatic hydrocarbon well-known for its hexagonal ring structure, consisting of six carbon atoms connected by alternate single and double bonds.

Synthesis

The process of combining simpler substances chemically to form a more complex substance.

Starting Material

The specific substances or compounds that undergo chemical reactions to produce the desired product.

Reaction

A process that results in the transformation of chemical substances into other substances through the breaking and forming of chemical bonds.