Which Structure Serves as an Impenetrable Barrier That Prevents More

question 80

Multiple Choice

Which structure serves as an impenetrable barrier that prevents more than one sperm from fertilizing an egg?

• A) the acrosome
• B) the jelly coat of the egg
• C) the sperm's plasma membrane
• D) the vitelline layer

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Definitions:

Economic Strain

Financial stress or hardship experienced by individuals, families, or communities, often resulting from conditions of poverty, unemployment, or economic recession.

Social Isolation

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The gradual decline in cognitive function due to aging or neurological diseases.

Miscarriage

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