The cortical reaction involves the oocyte's ER releasing Calcium which triggers cortical granules to release zonal inhibiting enzymes that destroy sperm receptors on the oocyte membrane.
La reacción cortical implica que el RE del ovocito libera Calcio, lo que desencadena que los gránulos corticales liberen enzimas inhibidoras zonales que destruyen los receptores de esperma en la membrana del ovocito.
| Front | What is the cortical rxn? |
|---|---|
| Back | 1. ER in oocyte release Calcium which triggers cortical granules to release enzymes called zonal inhibiting enzymes 2. Enzymes destroy sperm receptors on the oocyte membrane to prevent further sperm binding |
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