If a sperm cell lacked sufficient quantities of hyaluronidase, it would not be able to
A) move its flagellum.
B) penetrate the corona radiata.
C) become capacitated.
D) survive the environment of the female reproductive tract.
E) metabolize fructose.

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Hyaluronidase is an enzyme that sperm cells use to penetrate the corona radiata, which is a layer of cells that surround the egg cell in the female reproductive tract. If a sperm cell lacks sufficient quantities of hyaluronidase, it would not be able to penetrate this layer and fertilize the egg.

If a Sperm Cell Lacked Sufficient Quantities of Hyaluronidase, It