 The acrosome of a sperm:
ACovers the anterior portion of the haploid nucleus and is filled with enzymes that help fertilisation of the ovum
BContains mitochondria
CIs the tail responsible for sperm motility
DIs located at the posterior end and produces energy for motility
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Covers the anterior portion of the haploid nucleus and is filled with enzymes that help fertilisation of the ovum
The **acrosome** is a cap-like structure on the anterior end of the sperm head, containing **lytic enzymes** that digest the zona pellucida and help the sperm penetrate the ovum during fertilisation.
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