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State the function of the following
(i) Acrosome (ii) Sperm tail

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Their functions are
(i) Acrosome It contains hydrolytic enzymes that are required to dissolve the membranes of the ovum for fertilisation.
(ii) Sperm tail It helps in the sperm movement in the female genital tract for fertilisation.
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