Sperm cannot fertilize an egg until what has occurred?

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


Answer: E

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