What happens if two sperms bind onto an ovum at exactly the same time?

Subject: What happens if two sperms bind onto an ovum at exactly the same time?

Date: Tue Apr 15 07:12:17 1997
Posted by Linda Davis
Grade level: 10-12
School: American School of Bucharest
City: Bucharest State/Province: No state entered.
Country: Romania
Area of science: Development
ID: 861106337.Dv

Message:

If two sperms bind onto an ovum at the exact same time but at opposite
sides of the egg, what will happen?  My biology students want to know, 
and they have been unable to find the answer using conventional research
methods - and I haven't a clue!  Thanks, we love your web page!!

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