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Sperm penetrates the secondary oocyte with the help of: 
 

Option: 1

Fertilizin 
 


Option: 2

Antifertilizin 
 


Option: 3

Sperm Lysin 
 


Option: 4

Fertilization membrane
 


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As we have already discussed in Events of Fertilization -

Acrosomal Reaction:

  • The capacitated sperm undergo acrosomal reaction to release various chemicals present in the acrosome. Such chemicals are called sperm lysins.
  • Sperm lysins are:
    • Hyaluronidase: It acts on the ground substance of follicles.
    • Corona penetrating enzymes: These dissolve corona radiata.
    • Zona lysin or Acrosin: It digests the zona pellucida.

Hence, the correct option is (c).

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