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acrosomal cap

Tip of sperm cell that contains digestive enzymes for penetrating the egg.

 
 
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n.

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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