Zona binding refers to the process where proteins on sperm plasma specifically bind to zona pellucida proteins on the oocyte. The zona pellucida consists of three glycoproteins - ZP1, ZP2, and ZP3. ZP3 acts as a receptor that binds to proteins on the sperm membrane. Sperm have two zona binding regions - the primary region responsible for adherence and the acrosome promoting ligand that initiates the acrosomal reaction upon binding to ZP3. Polyspermy block prevents the fertilization of an oocyte by multiple sperm and occurs through zona block and vitelline block. Zona block is achieved through cortical granule exocytosis