A 'Globozoospermia' defect is characterized by:
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Correct answer: Sperm with round heads and absent acrosomes
Globozoospermia is a rare but severe condition where sperm heads are round instead of oval because they lack an acrosome. These sperm are unable to penetrate the oocyte during natural fertilization.
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