The ________ of a Sperm Contains the Enzymes Essential for Fertilization

Question

The ________ of a sperm contains the enzymes essential for fertilization.
A) acrosome
B) flagellum
C) nucleosome
D) neck
E) nucleus

Accepted Answer

The acrosome is a cap-like structure at the front of the sperm's head that contains enzymes necessary for fertilization. It releases these enzymes when the sperm reaches the surface of the egg to break down the outer layer of the egg and allow the sperm to penetrate and fertilize it. The other structures listed (flagellum, nucleosome, neck, and nucleus) do not contain the necessary enzymes for fertilization.