Asked by maria alvarado on May 05, 2024
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Describe the steps involved in the fertilization of an egg.
Fertilization
The process of combining male and female gametes, leading to the formation of a zygote and the beginning of embryonic development.
- Describe the steps involved in fertilization.
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Taylor WolframMay 11, 2024
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Step 1: The sperm makes its way through the corona radiata.
Step 2: Acrosomal enzymes digest a portion of zona pellucida.
Step 3: Sperm binds to and fuses with oocyte plasma membrane.
Step 4: The sperm nucleus enters cytoplasm of oocyte.
Step 5: Cortical granules release enzymes; zona pellucida becomes fertilization membrane.
Step 6: Sperm and egg pronuclei are enclosed in a nuclear envelope.
Step 2: Acrosomal enzymes digest a portion of zona pellucida.
Step 3: Sperm binds to and fuses with oocyte plasma membrane.
Step 4: The sperm nucleus enters cytoplasm of oocyte.
Step 5: Cortical granules release enzymes; zona pellucida becomes fertilization membrane.
Step 6: Sperm and egg pronuclei are enclosed in a nuclear envelope.
Learning Objectives
- Describe the steps involved in fertilization.