Zoology-Male Reproductive System

NEET Zoology Male Reproductive System Assertion Reason Question

Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Easy-Class 12

Assertion (A): The acrosome of a sperm is crucial for fertilisation. | Reason (R): The acrosome contains enzymes that facilitate the penetration of the sperm into the ovum.

A

Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

B

Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.

C

A is true but R is false.

D

A is false.

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

The acrosome is a cap-like structure on the sperm head filled with enzymes that assist in fertilising the ovum by penetrating its outer layers.

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