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Which of the following statements about acrosomes is correct?
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The sperm lysins in the acrosome dissolve the egg membrane, thereby starting fertilisation.
💡 Explanation:
Acrosomes contain digestive enzymes like hyaluronidase and lysins which help in breaking down the outer membrane of the ovum.