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Cambridge IGCSE Biology practice

How do enzymes in the acrosome assist fertilization?

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Sexual reproduction in humans

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How do enzymes in the acrosome assist fertilization?.

  1. A.By providing energy
  2. B.By breaking down egg layers
  3. C.By moving the sperm
  4. D.By storing genetic material

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Features of a Sperm Cell

The sperm cell has a flagellum, many mitochondria in the midpiece, and an acrosome containing enzymes.

  1. a

    State the function of the flagellum in a sperm cell.

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  2. b

    Explain how mitochondria in the sperm cell support its function.

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