Fertilization by more than one sperm would result in a polyploidy and an inviable zygote. What is the first line of defense against polyspermy?a. species specific recognition of proteins on the outer coat of the egg. b. changes in the membrane potential of the egg prohibiting additional sperm from entering.
c. capacitation in the sperm fertilizing the egg.
d. products released from the egg changing the zona pellucida of the egg and prohibiting additional sperm from entering.

Which of the following is not a benefit of green revolution? a) new crop varieties b) increased crop yields c) cost effective d) new crops may require larger amonts of water than the previous ones.

Which type of neuroglia is found outside of the brain?

Indicate whether the following statements about the biases in the fossil record are true or false. a) inland species are more likely to be preserved than marine species b) organisms with hard body parts are more likely to be preserved than are those composed soft tissues. c) species that existed over a larger area are more likely to be preserved than species existing over a smaller area. d) organisms that lived very long ago are more likely to be found as fossils than organisms that lived relatively recently e) the fossils of larger organisms are more likely to be found than the fossils of smaller organisms