The acrosome of a spermatozoon, which contains enzymes that penetrate the egg's coverings, is formed by the
- A. Golgi apparatus
- B. ribosome
- C. mitochondrion
- D. smooth endoplasmic reticulum
Explanation
During sperm maturation, vesicles from the Golgi collect hydrolytic enzymes and fuse at the tip of the nucleus to form the acrosome. This is a standard example of the Golgi's packaging role, distinct from the mitochondria that supply energy for the tail.
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