Proteases and Acrosin Are Enzymes

question 30

Multiple Choice

Proteases and acrosin are enzymes.How do they function in reproduction?

• A) They act to break down the protective barriers around the egg, allowing the sperm to penetrate.
• B) They direct the sperm to the egg through chemical messengers.
• C) They neutralize the mucous secretions of the uterine mucosa.
• D) Their function is unknown.

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Definitions:

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