zona pellucida (Meaning)
zona pellucida (n)
thick membrane around the mammalian ovum; can be penetrated by one sperm in the fertilization process; usually remains around the fertilized egg until it is implanted in the wall of the uterus
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thick membrane around the mammalian ovum; can be penetrated by one sperm in the fertilization process; usually remains around the fertilized egg until it is imp
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The zona pellucida, a transparent outer layer surrounding the egg, creates a protective barrier.
Mammalian eggs are enclosed by a glycoprotein coat called the zona pellucida, which prevents polyspermy.
The thickness and composition of the zona pellucida vary among different species and affect sperm penetration.
The zona pellucida undergoes structural changes during fertilization, allowing sperm entry and preventing further sperm penetration.
