During the fertilization process, the sperm that do reach the ovum attempt to enter its outer layer.What typically happens to the first sperm that penetrates the ovum successfully?
A) It gets pulled into the ovum through a series of contractions meant to help it penetrate the outer layer of the egg.
B) It signals the ovum to produce a softer cover so that other sperm can also penetrate the ovum.
C) It races the other sperm to reach the center of the ovum first so that it can create a zygote.
D) None of the above.
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