Acrosome

Akrosom

Svensk definition

Hättan som täcker spermiehuvudets kärna och främre del.

Engelsk definition

The cap-like structure covering the anterior portion of SPERM HEAD. Acrosome, derived from LYSOSOMES, is a membrane-bound organelle that contains the required hydrolytic and proteolytic enzymes necessary for sperm penetration of the egg in FERTILIZATION.

Svenska synonymer

Inga svenska synonymer finns.

Engelska synonymer

Acrosomes