The fast block to polyspermy involves the:a

release of inhibitors of acrosomal enzymes.
b. synthesis of a new sperm-resistant membrane.
c. accumulation of calcium ions in the acrosome.
d. opening of ion channels that change the polarity of the egg membrane.
e. destruction of excess bindin receptors on the sperm.


d

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