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How does zona pelluction of ovum help in preventing polyspermy?

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After the successfully entry of one sperm glycoproteins present in zona pellucida, called 2p-proteins, lose their sperm reception power, so no more sperm can enter inside the egg. It also induces the formation of fertilization membrane.
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