Question

Which statements about fertilization are true? Check all that apply.

Once a sperm enters an egg, the sperm loses its tail.
Once a sperm enters an egg, changes occur that prevent other sperm from entering.
The egg and sperm form a single cell called a zygote.
The egg releases its chromosomes, and only the sperm’s chromosomes remain.
The sperm loses its head while the tail enters the egg.

Answer 1

Once a sperm enters an egg, the sperm loses its tail.

Once a sperm enters an egg, changes occur that prevent other sperm from entering.

The egg and sperm form a single cell called a zygote.