Which of the following are mechanisms to prevent polyspermy?  

_____  altering composition of exterior egg coat
_____  change in membrane potential of egg
_____  cortical granule enzymes remove sperm receptors from egg
_____  special proteins inside the egg compare the DNA of different sperm, choosing the most adapted one
_____  toxic molecules exit the egg to attack extra sperm
_____  vitelline envelopes lift off surface of egg


__X__  altering composition of exterior egg coat
__X__  change in membrane potential of egg
__X__  cortical granule enzymes remove sperm receptors from egg
_____  special proteins inside the egg compare the DNA of different sperm, choosing the most adapted one
_____  toxic molecules exit the egg to attack extra sperm
__X__  vitelline envelopes lift off surface of egg

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