What part of the sperm contains digestive enzymes that break down the outer membrane of the egg?

a. nucleus

b. centride

c. acrosome

d. mitochondrion

Answer: C. Acrosome

Explanation:

The Acrosome is an organelle of the sperm cell, located in the anterior half of the head sperm, on it's inside it contains hyaluronidase and acrosin (enzymes), which are useful to break down the zona pellucida (outer membrane of the egg). This breakdown or shedding is known as the "Acrosome Reaction".