Answer
Cortical granules secrete their contents after fertilization, mixing with the vitelline membrane and solidifying it.
Work Step by Step
This prevents any other sperm from fusing with the embryo.
Campbell Biology (11th Edition)
by Jane B. Reece, Lisa A. Urry, Michael L. Cain, Steven A. Wasserman, Peter V. Minorsky
Published by
Pearson
ISBN 10:
0-13409-341-0
ISBN 13:
978-0-13409-341-3
Chapter 47 - 47.1 - Concept Check - Page 1047: 1
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