Question

The lytic enzyme released by sperm is ______
a) acrosome
b) ligase
c) androgenase
d) hyaluronidase

Answer 1

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.

so the answer is D

Answer 2

Dear Meghna,

◆ Answer -

The lytic enzyme released by sperm is *hyaluronidase*.

◆ Structure of sperm -

- Sperm is male reproductive cell that carries genetic information to the egg cell.

- Structure of sperm can be divided into head, midpiece & tail.

- Cap of the sperm head is called acrosome & it contains digestive enzymes acrosin & hyaluronidase.

- Enzyme hyaluronidase assists entry of sperm into the egg cell.

Hope this is helpful..