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Human Reproduction — BIOLOGY STD 12 Science — Question

Maharashtra BoardEnglish MediumSTD 12 ScienceBIOLOGYHuman Reproduction2 Marks
Question
How is polyspermy prevented in humans?
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Answer

The egg shows cortical reaction, and zona reaction, egg membrane becomes impervious to any other sperm.

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