Generally, Only One Sperm Fertilizes an Egg Because

question 43

Multiple Choice

Generally, only one sperm fertilizes an egg because

• A) sperm are so few that two are unlikely to arrive at the same time.
• B) sperm compete against one another before entering, and only the most fit one is accepted.
• C) one small entry hole called the blastopore allows only one sperm to fit through and then seals.
• D) many sperm enter but only one set of chromosomes can fuse with the egg nucleus; the other sperm are absorbed.
• E) when the first sperm membrane fuses with the egg membrane, it forms a fertilization membrane, which forms a barrier to the penetration of other sperm.

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Definitions:

Oral Promise

An oral promise is a commitment or assurance given verbally rather than in written form, which may or may not be legally enforceable depending on the context.

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A characteristic of a financial instrument (like a check or bill of lading) that allows it to be transferred from one party to another as a form of payment or investment.

Contract Formation

The process by which parties agree to terms that are legally binding and enforceable.

Negotiable Instrument

A written document guaranteeing the payment of a specific amount of money, either on demand or at a set time, to the bearer or to an identified party.