Question

Which one of the following statements about human sperm is incorrect?

• A. Acrosome has a conical pointed structure used for piercing and penetrating the egg, resulting in fertilization.
• B. Acrosome serves no particular function.
• C. Acrosome serves as a sensory structure leading the sperm towards the ovum.
• D. All of the above.

Answer 1

The correct option is D All of the above.

Acrosome is situated at tip of head of sperm and contains proteolytic enzymes. When sperm comes in contact with egg acrosomal reaction takes place and proteolytic enzymes are released and sperm can penetrate egg and haploid nuclei of sperm and egg fuses.

Therefore, the correct answer is option D.