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Paper 3 structured question: Sexual reproduction in humans

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Sexual reproduction in humans

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Egg cells have a jelly coat that changes after fertilization.

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Jelly Coat Function

The jelly coat surrounding the egg cell changes after fertilization to prevent multiple sperm from entering.

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    Explain why the jelly coat changes after fertilization.

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Features of Egg Cells

Egg cells contain energy reserves and are surrounded by a jelly coat that changes after fertilization.

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    State one specialized feature of egg cells related to energy.

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