Why Is More Than One Sperm Needed for Fertilization to Occur

question 43

Multiple Choice

Why is more than one sperm needed for fertilization to occur, when only one sperm actually penetrates the egg?

• A)the sperm work together to lower the acidity in the uterus for survival
• B)the sperm work together reduce drag as they swim up the oviduct
• C)the sperm work together to surround the egg prior to fertilization
• D)the sperm work together to break down the egg's protein layer
• E)the sperm work together to break down the cap on the sperm's head

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