During fertilization, the acrosomal contents
A)block polyspermy.
B)help propel more sperm toward the egg.
C)digest the protective coat on the surface of the egg.
D)nourish the mitochondria of the sperm.
E)trigger the completion of meiosis by the sperm.

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The acrosomal contents released by the sperm during fertilization contain digestive enzymes that are required to digest the protective coat on the surface of the egg, also known as the zona pellucida. This allows the sperm to penetrate and eventually fuse with the egg's plasma membrane, leading to fertilization.

During Fertilization, the Acrosomal Contents