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Which one of the following statements about human sperm is correct?
Acrosome has a conical pointed structure used for piercing and penetrating the egg, resulting in fertilization
The sperm lysins in the acrosome dissolve the egg envelope facilitating fertilization
Acrosome serves as a sensory structure leading the sperm towards the ovum
Acrosome serves no particular function

A

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

B

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

C

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

D

Acrosome serves no particular function

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