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GCSE Combined Science · key term
A cap on the head of a sperm cell containing enzymes that help the sperm penetrate the egg’s outer layers.
Used by AQA and Edexcel
Specification 4.1.1.3 · Paper 1
Revise: Cell specialisationAt the front of the head is the acrosome, which contains digestive enzymes that help break down the egg’s outer layers so the sperm can penetrate them.
Paper 1, Paper 2
A cap on the head of a sperm cell containing digestive enzymes that help the sperm penetrate an egg's outer layers.
Revise: Cell Structures and Specialised CellsThe acrosome, a cap on the head, contains digestive enzymes. These help the sperm penetrate the egg's outer layers.
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