Typically, One Sperm Fertilizes an Oocyte Because ____

question 57

Multiple Choice

Typically, one sperm fertilizes an oocyte because ____.

• A) an acid solution is released that kills all other sperm
• B) special organelles within the oocyte eject more than one sperm
• C) changes occur to the oocyte's protein coat that prevent further penetration
• D) follicle cellular space is only wide enough for one sperm
• E) usually only one sperm arrives at the oocyte

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