What is the acrosomal reaction?
A) The formation of the acrosome in the epididymis
B) The activation of enzymes for action on the surface of the oocyte
C) The release of ADP from the mitochondria on the midpiece
D) The release of prostatic fluid to produce the semen

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The acrosomal reaction involves the release of enzymes from the acrosome, a cap-like structure over the anterior half of a sperm's head, which helps the sperm penetrate the zona pellucida and allows fertilization to occur with the oocyte.

What Is the Acrosomal Reaction