What would happen if more than one sperm penetrated a secondary oocyte, an event termed polyspermy?

A. Identical twins would result.
B. The extra sperm would most likely fertilize one of the polar bodies.
C. This never happens due to genetic controls.
D. The resulting zygote would not develop.
E. The sperm with the most advanced chromosomes would merge with the female nucleus.


Answer: D

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