The acrosome contains enzymes used toSelect one:a.penetrate barriers surrounding the ovum.b.dissolve the mucosa of the uterus.c.penetrate the vagina.d.dissolve the mucosa of the vagina.e.dissolve the stickiness of the semen.
Question
The acrosome contains enzymes used toSelect one:a.penetrate barriers surrounding the ovum.b.dissolve the mucosa of the uterus.c.penetrate the vagina.d.dissolve the mucosa of the vagina.e.dissolve the stickiness of the semen.
Solution
The correct answer is:
a. penetrate barriers surrounding the ovum.
The acrosome is an organelle that develops over the anterior half of the head in the spermatozoa (sperm cells) of many animals. It is a cap-like structure derived from the Golgi apparatus. The acrosome contains digestive enzymes (including hyaluronidase and
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