acrosomal cap
Tip of sperm cell that contains digestive enzymes for penetrating the egg.
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Tip of sperm cell that contains digestive enzymes for penetrating the egg.
A caplike structure at the anterior end of a spermatozoon that produces enzymes aiding in egg penetration. Also called acrosome, head cap.
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