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What is the primary function of the acrosome?

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What is the primary function of the acrosome?

Options

  • To form the axial filament of the tail

  • To produce ATP for tail movement

  • To initiate the first cleavage in the zygote

  • To dissolve the egg membrane during fertilisation

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Solution

The acrosome contains hyaluronidase and other hydrolytic enzymes. These enzymes dissolve the egg membrane during fertilisation, allowing the sperm to penetrate the ovum.

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