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Human Reproduction

Question
CBSEENBI12047413

During entry into the ovum, acrosome of sperm releases

  • hyaluronidase

  • alkaline phosphorylase

  • acid phosphatase

  • carbonic anhydrase

Solution

A.

hyaluronidase

The acrosome reaction commences when the sperm reach the zona pellucida. During the acrosomal reaction, plasma membrane and outer acrosomal membrane surrounding the acrosome, ruptures. It result in gradual release of acrosomal contents which contain several enzymes including hyaluronidase and acrosin.