What is the role of bindin in sea urchin fertilization?

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a
It is a proteolytic enzyme that aids in passage of the sperm through the egg jelly.

b
It is a carbohydrate found on the surface of both egg and sperm cell membranes to aid in species recognition.

c
It is chemoattractant.

d
It is a protein released by the sperm to bind to the vitelline envelope of the egg.

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d
It is a protein released by the sperm to bind to the vitelline envelope of the egg.