Structural Organisation In Animals Question 491

Question: Acrosome of the sperm of frog helps in fertilization by [CPMT 1991]

Options:

A) Activating the oocyte to engulf the sperm

B) Inducing formation of cone of reception in oocyte

C) Stimulating oocyte to undergo second maturation division

D) Secreting sperm lysin to dissolve covering membrane of oocyte

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Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

During capicitation of sperms undergo acrosomal reaction and release various chemicals contained in the acrosome.

These chemicals are collectively called sperm lysin, which dissolve covering membrane of oocyte.