Sperm cannot fertilize an egg until what has occurred?

A. Their plasma membrane is toughened by cholesterol.
B. They undergo acromegaly.
C. They lose their midpiece.
D. They are in the vagina for 72 hours.
E. They undergo capacitation.


E. They undergo capacitation.

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