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What is the size range of ostrich eggs?

50-70 μm

5-9 mm

5-9 inches (correct)

5-9 cm

In frog oocytes, where is the nucleus located?

Cytoplasmic core

Nucleoli

Vegetal pole

Animal pole (correct)

What is the primary function of lampbrush chromosomes in frog oocytes?

Protein synthesis

rRNA synthesis (correct)

DNA replication

mRNA synthesis

How many nucleoli are typically present in frog oocytes?

1,500 Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of the acrosome in the sperm head?

Contain enzymes for fertilization Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the sperm cell provides ATP for its journey to the egg?

Middle piece (containing mitochondria) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the process that involves unmasking of glycosyltransferase on the sperm plasma membrane?

Capacitation Signup and view all the answers

In mammalian fertilization, what enables spermatozoa to penetrate the corona radiata and zona pellucida?

Release of acrosin Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the acrosome in a sperm cell?

To aid in fertilizing the egg by releasing enzymes to penetrate the zona pellucida Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of capacitation in the context of mammalian fertilization?

It prepares the sperm for fertilization within the female reproductive tract Signup and view all the answers

What is the main role of lampbrush chromosomes in frog oocytes?

To synthesize mRNA Signup and view all the answers

What are the key components involved in fertilization according to the text?

Initial membrane contact, sperm entry, prevention of polyspermy, and completion of meiosis Signup and view all the answers

What is required for spermatozoa to penetrate the corona radiata and zona pellucida during mammalian fertilization?

Release of enzymes from acrosome Signup and view all the answers

What prevents polyspermy during fertilization?

Metabolic activation of the egg Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of sperm cells provides energy for their journey to the egg?

Middle piece containing mitochondria Signup and view all the answers

How does sperm penetration occur during mammalian fertilization?

By release of enzymes from acrosome leading to digestion of zona pellucida Signup and view all the answers

What characteristic distinguishes human sperm cells from other species mentioned?

No.: Around 200 million per ejaculation Signup and view all the answers

What is involved in the swimming competition mentioned in the text?

Sperm cells competing to reach and penetrate the egg Signup and view all the answers