Preferred Term:
acrosome
Definition:
The cap-like structure covering the anterior portion of sperm head. Acrosome, derived from lysosomes, is a membrane-bound organelle that contains the required hydrolytic and proteolytic enzymes necessary for sperm penetration of the egg in fertilization.
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Entry Terms:
- acrosomes
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/3134
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