Acrosome is filled with _________.a)Lipidsb)Hormonesc)Enzymesd)None of...
- The head of mature mammalian sperm is made of elongated nucleus covered by acrosome.
- The acrosome is filled with hydrolytic enzymes that help in fertilization of ovum.
- These enzymes called sperm lysins that dissolve the membranes enveloping the ovum and help the sperm cell to enter the ovum by penetrating egg membrane.
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Acrosome is filled with _________.a)Lipidsb)Hormonesc)Enzymesd)None of...
Mature mammalian sperm cell consists of a head, a neck, a middle piece and a tail. A plasma membrane envelops the whole body of sperm. The head of mature mammalian sperm is made of elongated nucleus covered by acrosome. The acrosome is filled with hydrolytic enzymes that help in fertilization of ovum. These enzymes called sperm lysins that dissolve the membranes enveloping the ovum and help the sperm cell to enter the ovum by penetrating egg membrane. Hence, the correct answer is "Enzymes".
Acrosome is filled with _________.a)Lipidsb)Hormonesc)Enzymesd)None of...
Acrosome is filled with Enzymes.
Explanation:
Acrosome is a cap-like structure present on the anterior part of the head of the sperm. It is formed by the Golgi apparatus during spermatogenesis. The acrosome contains a variety of enzymes that help the sperm penetrate the tough outer layer of the female egg during fertilization. The enzymes present in the acrosome are proteases, acrosin, hyaluronidase, and others. These enzymes help in breaking down the zona pellucida, a glycoprotein layer present around the egg, and facilitate the entry of the sperm into the egg for fertilization. Hence, the correct answer is option C, enzymes.