Which Statement About Sperm Entry Is TRUE

question 83

Multiple Choice

Which statement about sperm entry is TRUE?

• A) The fertilization cone formed by microvilli of the egg membrane contracts and draws the sperm inward.
• B) The egg phagocytizes the acrosome of the sperm so it can enter the cell.
• C) The cilia on the egg membrane beat and sweep the sperm inside.
• D) The sperm releases calcium ions, which make the egg membrane permeable to its entry.
• E) The egg secretes bindin protein, which allows sperm penetration.

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