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Acrosome of sperm play an important role in sperm entry into ovum is a derivative of and contain

A
Iysosome, digestive enzyme
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Endoplasmic reticulum, lipids
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C
Golgi body, digestive enzyme
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Both A and C
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Solution

The correct option is C Golgi body, digestive enzyme
The acrosome is a membrane-like cap structure found near the anterior (front ) end of the head of the sperm. It is derived from Golgi apparatus within the cytoplasm and contains degradative digestive enzymes (hyaluronidase and proteinase), that function in penetration of ovum during fertilization process.
Hence answer is option C.

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