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Acrosomal reaction of the sperm occurs due to:
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When head of sperm binds to zona pellucida of ovum the acrosome release its contents by exocytosis. The content inside acrosome includes various hydrolytic enzymes like hyaluronidase, corona penetrating enzymes, etc. This is called acrosomal reaction. It helps the sperm to reach the plasma membrane of ovum, by dissolving corona radiata and zona pellucida.
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