Chapter 47: Q47-1TYU. (page 1064)
The cortical reaction of sea urchin eggs functions directly in
(A) the formation of a fertilization envelope.
(B) the production of a fast block to polyspermy.
(C) the generation of an electrical impulse bythe egg.
(D) the fusion of egg and sperm nuclei.
Short Answer
(A)The option 鈥渢he formation of a fertilization envelope鈥 is correct.
(B)The option 鈥渢he production of fast block to polyspermy鈥 is incorrect.
(C)The option 鈥渢he generation of an electrical impulse by the egg鈥 is incorrect.
(D)The option 鈥渢he fusion of egg and sperm nuclei鈥 is incorrect.
