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Biology CP 3
Embryogenesis and Development
Question | Answer |
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ampulla | widest part of the Fallopian tube; most common site of fertilization |
acrosomal apparatus | tubelike structure that extends to and penetrates the cell membrane when sperm comes in contact with the secondary oocyte |
cortical reaction | release of calcium ions causing depolarization of the cell membrane of the ovum; depolarization purposes: (1) prevents fertilization by multiple sperm cells, (2) increased calcium conc. increases the metabolic rate of the newly formed diploid zygote |
zygote | diploid (2n) well that results from the fusion of two haploid (n) gametes |
fertilization membrate | structure created by the cortical reaction after fertilization of an ovum by a sperm cell: prevents fertilization of an ovum by multiple sperm cells |
dizygotic fraternal twins |