Not all sperm produced by the testes are functional. A sperm with a defective acrosome would
A) not be able to swim.
B) produce multiple flagella.
C) not survive the acid pH of a vagina.
D) not be able to penetrate a egg.
E) be able to swim, but would travel in circles, unable to navigate a female reproductive tract.

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The acrosome contains enzymes necessary for penetrating the outer layers of the egg, so a defective acrosome would prevent the sperm from penetrating the egg.

Not All Sperm Produced by the Testes Are Functional