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Sperm Acrosomal Cap Phase

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What is the role of the acrosome in fertilization?

Dissociate cells of the corona radiata

Digest the zona pellucida

Release hydrolytic enzymes

All of the above (correct)

Which enzyme is mainly found in the acrosome?

Amylase

Lipase

Hyaluronidase (correct)

Catalase

What happens during the acrosomal reaction?

The acrosomal cap spreads over the nucleus

Release of histones in the sperm

The acrosomal membrane fuses with the sperm's plasma membrane (correct)

Generation of ATP for flagellar movements

Which phase of spermiogenesis involves shedding unneeded cytoplasm?

Maturation phase Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of protamines in sperm development?

Replace histones in nucleosomes Signup and view all the answers

When are fully formed but not yet functional or mobile sperm released?

In the maturation phase Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of mitochondria in sperm development?

Generating ATP for flagellar movements Signup and view all the answers