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

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

Options

(a) Acrosome has a conical pointed structure used for piercing and penetrating the egg resulting in fertilisation
(b) The sperm lysins in the acrosome dissolve the egg envelope facilitating fertilisation
(c) Acrosome serves as a sensory structure leading the sperm towards the ovum
(d) Acrosome serves no particular function

Correct Answer:

The sperm lysins in the acrosome dissolve the egg envelope facilitating fertilisation

Explanation:

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.

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