During the fertilization process,the acrosomal reaction plays its most important role in assisting the spermatozoon to penetrate the ____________.

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The acrosomal reaction occurs when the sperm reaches the zona pellucida, which is a glycoprotein-rich layer surrounding the ovum. The acrosome, which is a specialized vesicle on the head of the sperm, releases enzymes that break down the zona pellucida, allowing the sperm to penetrate and fertilize the ovum.

During the Fertilization Process,the Acrosomal Reaction Plays Its Most Important