Q. Sperm acrosome is derived from

A) Golgi bodies
B) Endoplasmic reticulum
C) Lysosome
D) Mesosome
Explanation

The anterior portion of sperm head is covered by a cap-like structure, called acrosome. Acrosome is formed from the Golgi complex. It contains digestive enzyme hyaluronidase and proteinase. Acrosome plays an important role in penetration of ovum by sperm during fertilization.

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