Question
Question: Acrosome of sperm play an important role in sperm entry into ovum is a derivative of an contain A....
Acrosome of sperm play an important role in sperm entry into ovum is a derivative of an contain
A. Lysosome, digestive enzyme
B. Endoplasmic reticulum, lipids
C. Golgi body, digestive enzyme
D. Both A and C.
Solution
Acrosome of sperm contains some enzyme which breaks the internal membrane of the ovum and helps the sperm to attach with the ovum. The tail structure of sperm cells helps to move them towards an egg cell.
Complete answer:
To answer this question, first, we need to know about the acrosome of sperm. The acrosome is an organelle that develops over the anterior half of the head in the spermatozoa (sperm cells) of many animals including humans. It is a cap-like structure derived from the Golgi apparatus. In Eutherian mammals the acrosome contains digestive enzymes . These enzymes break down the outer membrane of the ovum, called the zona pellucida, allowing the haploid nucleus in the sperm cell to join with the haploid nucleus in the ovum.
Now, let us find the solution from the option.
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 the fertilization process.
Thus, the correct option is C. i.e. Golgi body, digestive enzyme.
Note: The acrosome is a specific membranous organelle present above the frontal part of the sperm cell (nucleus) that is highly maintained throughout evolution. This acidic vacuole consists of many hydrolytic enzymes, when those enzymes are secreted; it helps the sperm insert into the egg's coats.