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The membranous cover of the ovum at ovulation is:

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Corona radiata
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Chorion
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Zona radiata
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Zona pellucida
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Solution

The correct option is A Corona radiata

Corona radiata

Corona radiata is the outermost membranous cover of follicular cells that is formed around the developing oocyte in the ovary. It remains around the ovum at ovulation.

Zona radiata

Zona radiata is the zona pellucida layer found in the eggs of fishes that has distinct striations.

Zona pellucida

Zona pellucida is a glycoprotein layer secreted by the follicular cells that surrounds the plasma membrane of the egg.

Chorion

The growing foetus develops four extraembryonic membranes, namely, chorion, amnion, allantois and yolk sac.

Final answer

a. Corona radiata

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