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Out of millions of sperms why only one sperm fertilises the egg?

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During fertilization, when a sperm comes in contact with the layer of the egg/ovum and induces changes in the membrane that block the entry of additional sperm. Thus, it ensures that only one sperm can fertilise an ovum.

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