Which of the Following Statements Best Describes the Function of the Vitelline

question 38

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best describes the function of the vitelline layer in a newly fertilized sea urchin egg?

• A) It lifts away from the egg and hardens to form a fertilization envelope.
• B) It secretes hormones that enhance steroidogenesis by the ovary.
• C) It reduces the loss of water from the egg and prevents desiccation.
• D) It provides most of the nutrients used by the zygote.

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