Which one of the following statements about human
sperm is correct?
(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 fertilisation.
(c) Acrosome serves as a sensory structure leading
the sperm towards the ovum.
(d) Acrosome serves no particular function

1 Answer

Answer :

(b) The sperm lysins in the acrosome dissolve the
egg envelope facilitating fertilisation.

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