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The given figure shows a human sperm. Various parts of it are labelled as A, B, C and D. Which labelled part represents acrosome?

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Solution

The correct option is A A
In the given figure, the part labelled as A corresponds to acrosome. It is present at the tip of the sperm cell and contains numerous enzymes which are used to contact and penetrate egg (ovum) at the time of fertilization. The part labelled B represents the nucleus, C represents the spiral mitochondria and D is the tail which gives the sperm motility.

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