Which Is the Purpose of the Ovum's Zona Pellucida

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Multiple Choice

Which is the purpose of the ovum's zona pellucida?

• A) Prevents multiple sperm from fertilizing the ovum
• B) Stimulates the ovum to begin mitotic cell division
• C) Allows the 46 chromosomes from each gamete to merge
• D) Makes a pathway for more than one sperm to reach the ovum

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