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Chapter 7 discusses the process of fertilization, including the structure and function of gametes, mechanisms of egg activation, and the prevention of polyspermy. It outlines the steps involved in fertilization, such as sperm attraction, recognition, and fusion with the egg, as well as the roles of calcium ions and various proteins in egg activation. The chapter also differentiates between external and internal fertilization mechanisms, highlighting specific examples like sea urchins and mammals.
- Author
- Trisha Beatriz Rama
- Language
- EN