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Bindin

Bindin

(Science: biochemistry) molecule of around 30 kd normally sequestered in the acrosomal vesicle of a sea urchin spermatozoon and that through its specific lectin like binding to the vitelline membrane of the egg confers species specificity in fertilization.


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fertilization is not possible between any two species. the sperm protein bindin(or an equivalent) needs to be recognised by receptors on the egg cell

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by MrMistery
Tue Oct 16, 2007 1:42 pm
 
Forum: Physiology
Topic: fertilization
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