The two items that form protective layers around the secondary oocyte are the zona pellucida and
A)polar body.
B)transverse membrane.
C) corona radiata.
D)acrosome.
E)primary oocyte.

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The corona radiata is a layer of cells that surround the secondary oocyte and provides protection. The zona pellucida is a glycoprotein layer that surrounds the oocyte and is also important for protection, but it is not one of the answer choices. The polar body, transverse membrane, acrosome, and primary oocyte are not involved in forming protective layers around the secondary oocyte.

The Two Items That Form Protective Layers Around the Secondary