Although the genetic contributions of egg and sperm nuclei are equal,the egg contributes more than the sperm to cell differentiation because of its
A) larger size.
B) cytoplasmic determinants.
C) proteins.
D) cytoplasmic determinants and proteins only.
E) cytoplasmic materials, enzymes, mRNA transcripts, and larger size.

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The egg contributes more to cell differentiation due to its cytoplasmic materials, enzymes, mRNA transcripts, and larger size, which provide essential components for early development.

Although the Genetic Contributions of Egg and Sperm Nuclei Are