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vamsi krish
on Oct 16, 2024Verified
Regarding fertilization, which of the following events happens first?
A) The fast block to polyspermy
B) The slow block to polyspermy
C) The cortical reaction
D) The acrosomal reaction
Acrosomal Reaction
The acrosomal reaction is a process in sperm that allows it to penetrate and fertilize an egg, involving the release of enzymes from the acrosome.
Fertilization
The process in which a sperm cell unites with an egg cell to form a zygote.
Polyspermy
The fertilization of an egg by more than one sperm, which can lead to developmental abnormalities.
- Comprehend the procedures and mechanisms implicated in fertilization and the initial stages of embryonic growth.
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Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the procedures and mechanisms implicated in fertilization and the initial stages of embryonic growth.