Abstract
Summary
Papain digested (univalent) anti-jelly serum inhibits the fertilizability of eggs of R. pipiens just as does the undigested anti-jelly serum. This observation, combined with the precipitation inhibiting action, strongly suggests a direct blocking of receptor sites in the egg jelly that perform a significant role(s) in fertilization.
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