NEET Sample Paper NEET Sample Test Paper-86

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    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 fertilization

    B) The sperm lysis in the acrosome dissolve the egg envelope facilitating fertilization

    C) Acrosome serves as a sensory structure leading the sperm towards the ovum

    D) Acrosome serves no particular function

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

    [b] Acrosome a small pointed structure at the tip of nucleus. It breaks down just before fertilization, releasing hydrolytic enzymes that assist penetration between follicle cells that surrounds the ovum, thus facilitating fertilization.


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