During fertilization, the enzyme which facilitates penetration of the egg by the spermatozoan is:

Options

A. hyaluronidase
B. acid phosphate
C. acetylcholinesterase
D. alkaline phosphate

Answer

a

Explanation

Hyaluronidase is an important enzyme involved in the catabolism of both hyaluronic acid and chondroitin sulphate. The release of this enzyme from the acrosome breaksdown the intercellular connections of the cumulus cells and allows sperm to penetrate between the cells to the corona layer.