Suppose an antibody to bindin was introduced into a chamber containing sea urchin sperm and eggs.What might be the result of this experiment?
A)Sperm would fertilize the eggs normally.
B)Sperm would not clump together.
C)Sperm would not be attracted to the egg surface.
D)Sperm would not be motile.

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Bindin is a protein found on the surface of sea urchin sperm that is responsible for binding to the egg surface. If an antibody to bindin was introduced into the chamber, it would likely prevent the sperm from being attracted to the egg surface, as the antibody would bind to and neutralize the bindin protein. This would result in fertilization being inhibited, as the sperm would not be able to reach the eggs to fertilize them.

Suppose an Antibody to Bindin Was Introduced into a Chamber