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The membranous cover of the ovum at ovul...

The membranous cover of the ovum at ovulation is

A

corona radiata, zona pellucida and vitelline membrane

B

zona radiata

C

zona pellucida

D

chorion.

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The outermost membranous cover to the ovum at ovulation is corona radiata. It is formed by follicular cells. Inner to corona radiata is zona pelluicda, which is made up of three different glycoproteins secreted by the ovum itself.
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