Question

Which enzyme is released by sperm?

Answer 1

Enzymes released by sperm:

1. Sperm contains many enzymes in the acrosome, which help in entering the ovum.
2. It contains degradative enzymes such as hyaluronidase, acrosin and other proteolytic enzymes.
3. These help in penetrating the outer membranes of ovum corona radiata and zona pellucida.
4. The sperm enzyme acrosin is of particular significance for the penetration of the zona pellucida.
5. Proteinases are involved in coagulation and liquefaction of human semen.