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Why is it important to have species specific sperm egg binding.

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Answer:

to restrict the gene pool to individuals

of the same apecies.

Step-by-step explanation:

  • abstract. species-specific adhesion of sperm to the egg during sea urchin fertilization involves the interaction of the sperm adhesive protein, bindin, and a xomplemetary receptor on the egg surface, and serves to restrict the same gene pool to individuals of the same species.
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