Before fertilization, the metabolic rate of ovum is

Same after fertilization

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Higher than other body cells

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Lower than other body cells

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Higher than after fertilization

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Solution

The correct option is C Lower than other body cells
After fertilization, the ovum shows a alteration in the respiratory and metabolic rates. This is associated with the cytosolic calcium concentration. However, before fertilization the metabolic rate of the ovum remains lower than the body cells.

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