Question

What structures surround the ovum and aid in its protection and fertilization?

Options

• The zona pellucida and corona radiata

• The vitelline membrane and perivitelline space

• The acrosome and flagellum

• The amnion and chorion

Answer 1

The ovum is surrounded by the zona pellucida (a glycoprotein layer) and the corona radiata (follicle cells). These structures protect the ovum and play important roles in sperm recognition and fertilization.