Question

Which part of the sperm head part comes in contact with the egg at the time of fertilization?

Answer 1

Solution:

The head of sperm consists of mitochondria, DNA and acrosomal proteins. The proteins are stored in the cap at the front of the sperm known as acrosome - this the part first contacts the egg. The enzyme present in the acrosome begin to digest zona pellucida in the egg cell and allow sperm to move inside the egg cell involves fertilization process.