Name the functions of the following: Acrosome
Explanation The sperm, or the male gamete, consists of three parts: head, neck, middle piece and tail. The acrosome is a small cap-like structure present close to the tip of the sperm’s head. Final Answer The digestive proteolytic enzymes from the acrosome dissolve the zona pellucida (membrane) of the ovum, allowing the fusion of the sperm’s nucleus and the ovum’s nucleus. The acrosome reaction is directly responsible for the fertilization of the sperm and the ovum.
