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How is polyspermy avoided in humans?

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Once the fertilization is over, a barrier in the ovum called fertilization membrane is formed around the ovum by the cervical granules in the cytoplasm. This barrier prevents the further entry of sperms. Thus polyspermy is prevented.
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