A, The mature ovum surrounded by the corona radiata. B, Dispersal of the corona radiata. C, Entry of the sperm. D, Formation of the male and female pronuclei. E, Reorganization of a full complement of chromosomes and beginning division of the ovum. (Modified from Arey LB: Developmental Anatomy: A Textbook and Laboratory Manual of Embryology, 7th ed. Philadelphia: WB Saunders, 1974.)