Proteases and acrosin are enzymes. How do they function in reproduction?

A) They act to break down the protective barriers around the egg, allowing the sperm to penetrate.
B) They direct the sperm to the egg through chemical messengers.
C) They neutralize the mucous secretions of the uterine mucosa.
D) Their function is unknown.


A

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