Multiple choice

Human sperm is equipped with proteolytic enzymes capable to digest the zona pellucida. Theses enzymes are located at _________.

  1. foreskin

  2. head

  3. corona

  4. acrosome

  5. cumulus

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D Correct answer
Explanation

The acrosome is the part of the sperm containing proteolytic enzymes to digest the zona pellucida. It is exposed by the process of capacitation. Then, under the influence of substances released by corona radiata cells, it releases its proteolytic enzymes and penetrates the oocyte.