What is the function of the acrosome in a mature sperm cell?
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Correct answer: To store enzymes required to penetrate the zona pellucida
The acrosome is a cap-like vesicle filled with hydrolytic enzymes (like hyaluronidase). These enzymes are released during the acrosome reaction to digest the protective layers of the oocyte.
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