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Which one of the following statements about human sperm is correct?
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- Acrosome has a conical pointed structure used for piercing and penetrating the egg, resulting in fertilisation
- The sperm lysins in the acrosome dissolve the egg envelope facilitating fertilisation
- Acrosome serves as a sensory structure leading the sperm towards the ovum
- Acrosome serves no particular function
Correct Option: B
Acrosome a small pointed structure at the tip of nucleus. It breaks down just before fertilization, releasing hydrolytic enzymes that assist penetration between follicle cells that surrounds the ovum, thus facilitating fertilization.
