Which of the following happens right after the acrosomal reactions to prevent additional sperm from entering the egg?

a. The blastocyst is formed.
b. The trophoblast is formed.
c. The blastula is formed.
d. Cleavage happens immediately.


d. Cleavage happens immediately.

Cleavage happens immediately after the acrosomal reactions to prevent additional sperm from entering the egg.

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