How does a sperm penetrate an egg?
A)Enzymes in the acrosome dissolve the zona pellucida.
B)The sperm melts its way inside,using the nucleic acids in its DNA.
C)The forward pressure of the flagellum forces it through the plasma membrane.
D)Spermatids are wedge-shaped and are chemically attracted to the inside cytoplasm of the egg cell.
E)The haploid sets of chromosomes match across the membrane and this triggers the membrane to dissolve.

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Enzymes in the acrosome of the sperm head dissolve the zona pellucida, a protective layer surrounding the egg. This allows the sperm to penetrate and fertilize the egg.

How Does a Sperm Penetrate an Egg