what is corona radiata what is the difference between corona radiata and zona pellucida - Biology - Human Reproduction

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what is corona radiata?what is the difference between corona
radiata and zona pellucida?

C S Vighnesh · Accepted Answer

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In a mature oocyte, corona radiata is the glycoprotein memebrane
surrounding the plasma membrane of the oocyte and corona radiata is
a layer outside zona pellucida and attched to it It consists of 2-3
layers of follicular cells adhering to the oocyte before it leaves
the ovarian follicle
Corona radiata - suppy protiens to the cell
Zona Pellucida - required for acrosome reaction and prevention
of fertilization of the ovum with sperm of any other species

what is corona radiata?what is the difference between corona radiata and zona pellucida?