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ZOO 101 Maturation, Reproduction and Sexuality in man Objective Question
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What is the function of the acrosomal reaction during fertilization?
Options
A To prevent multiple sperm from entering the egg.
B To allow the sperm and egg nuclei to fuse.
C The sperm releases enzymes to digest the zona pellucida and penetrate the egg.
Correct Answer
D To trigger the completion of meiosis in the egg.
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

During the acrosomal reaction, the sperm releases enzymes (like hyaluronidase) to digest the zona pellucida and penetrate the egg.

Hint

The acrosome is a cap-like structure on the sperm head containing digestive enzymes.

Question Info

Course: ZOO 101
Topic: Maturation, Reproduction and Sexuality in man
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 671 of 2214
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