If the acrosome cap of the sperm were to fall off, what would happen during fertilization?

A. The zona pellucida would not be weakened by the enzymes found in the acrosome cap of the sperm.
B. The zona pellucida would depolarize at a faster rate than if the acrosome cap was present.
C. The corona radiata would not be weakened by the fatty acids found in the acrosome cap of the sperm.
D. None of the answer choices would occur.
E. All of the answer choices would occur.


Answer: A

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