J & K CET Medical J & K - CET Medical Solved Paper-2014

  • question_answer
    The anterior portion of the sperm head which is covered by a cap-like structure called

    A)  acrosome         

    B)  antrum

    C)  sertoli cells        

    D)  enzymes

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

     The anterior portion of the sperm head which is covered by cap-like structure is called acrosome. It contain hydrolytic enzyme called sperm 1ysins, e.g., acrosin, hyaluronidase and neuraminidase (a trypsin like enzyme). Besides acrosomes, head also contain a lightly fitting nucleus, whose shape is species specific. Another regions of human sperm are neck, middle piece and tail (flagellum).


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