Question

Acrosome is made up of

• A. Mitochondra
• B. Centrioles
• C. Golgi bodies
• D. Ribosomes

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Golgi bodies

The correct option is (C):

Explanation of the correct option:

1. The acrosome consists of a cap-like structure covering the head of the sperm cell.
2. It is derived from the Golgi complex and contains digestive or hydrolytic enzymes.
3. This cap-like structure helps in communicating and penetrating the female egg during fertilization.
4. The Golgi complex is a cell organelle that is responsible for protein packaging.

Explanation of the incorrect options:

Option (A):

1. The middle piece of a sperm contains mitochondria which provide energy for the sperm cell to move.

Option (B):

1. The sperm neck contains centrioles which form the cilium or flagellum of the sperm cell.
2. Acrosomes do not have centrioles.

Option (D):

1. Ribosomes help in protein synthesis, However, they are not present in the acrosome.

Final answer: The acrosome is made up of Golgi bodies.