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Human Reproduction — BIOLOGY STD 12 Science — Question

Gujarat BoardEnglish MediumSTD 12 ScienceBIOLOGYHuman Reproduction5 Marks
Question
Give the term/ reason:
Why does zona pellucida layer block the entry of additional sperms?
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Answer

To ensure the fusion of one sperm.

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