What prevents more than one sperm from fertilizing an egg
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What reaction prevents more than one sperm from binding to an oocyte during fertilization?
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The reaction is called ACROSOME REACTION. The acrosome reaction occurs during the sperm interaction with the egg before fertilization occur. The acrosome is a structure that is found on the head of the sperm, it contains a chemical called acrosin which the sperm used to penetrate the egg. Sperm which can not undergo acrosome reaction can not penetrate the egg for fertilization.
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