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Chapter 21, Problem 1TY
Which of the following lists the correct order of structures through which a sperm must pass to accomplish fertilization?
a. zona pellucida, corona radiata, secondary oocyte plasma membrane
b. zona pellucida, secondary oocyte plasma membrane, corona radiata
c. ovum plasma membrane, corona radiata, zona pellucida
d. corona radiata, zona pellucida, secondary oocyte, plasma membrane
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