NEET Biology question

Which one of the following statements about human sperm is correct?

(A)Acrosome has a conical pointed structure used for piercing and penetrating the egg, resulting in fertilization
(B)The sperm lysins in the acrosome dissolve the egg envelope facilitating fertilizationCorrect
(C)Acrosome serves as a sensory structure leading the sperm towards the ovum
(D)Acrosome serves no particular function

Answer: (B)

Solution

During the acrosomal reaction, the acrosome releases hydrolytic "sperm lysins" (hyaluronidase, acrosin/proacrosin) that digest the corona radiata and zona

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Question ID VK-121864