Question

Which one of the following statements about human sperm is correct?

Options

• Acrosome has a conical pointed structure used for piercing and penetrating the egg, resulting in fertilisation

• The sperm lysins in the acrosome dissolve the egg envelope facilitating fertilisation

• Acrosome serves as a sensory structure leading the sperm towards the ovum

• Acrosome serves no particular function

Answer 1

The sperm lysins in the acrosome dissolve the egg envelope facilitating fertilisation