The acrosome

A. provides nourishment to the sperm.
B. is responsible for movement of a spermatozoan.
C. contains enzymes to break through protective layers surrounding the secondary oocyte.
D. initiates growth of the sperm tail.
E. carries the DNA.


Answer: C

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