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Fertilizins are emitted by
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- immature eggs
- mature eggs
- sperms
- polar bodies
Correct Option: B
A glycoprotein fertilizin (composed of monosaccharides and amino acids) is secreted by a mature egg. Penetrating sperm also has some proteinaceous substance on its surface called antifertilizin. Due to the interaction between fertilizin & antifertilizin, the sperm adheres to the egg.