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 fertilization
C) Acrosome serves as a sensory structure leading the sperm towards the ovum
D) Acrosome serves no particular function
Correct Answer: B
Solution :
Acrosome is a small pointed structure at the tip of nucleus. It breaks down just before fertilization, releasing hydrolytic enzymes that assist in the penetration between follicle cells that surrounds the ovum, thus facilitating fertilization.
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