In the slow block to polyspermy, sperm penetration releases an inflow of ________, which in turn stimulates the ________

A) K+; zona pellucida
B) Ca2+; fertilization membrane
C) Na+; fertilization membrane
D) Ca2+; cortical reaction
E) Cl-; corona radiata


D

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