Which of the following is an example of how sperm are equipped to survive outside of the male body?

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Which of the following is an example of how sperm are equipped to survive outside of the male
body?
O The acrosomal enzyme in the head of the sperm protect the sperm from the female immune lysosomes.
O Semen is alkaline which neutralizes the acidity of the vagina
The bulbourethral gland produces fructose to nourish sperm
O They do not have mitochondria, so they are not dependent upon aerobic respiration.
Transcribed Image Text:Which of the following is an example of how sperm are equipped to survive outside of the male body? O The acrosomal enzyme in the head of the sperm protect the sperm from the female immune lysosomes. O Semen is alkaline which neutralizes the acidity of the vagina The bulbourethral gland produces fructose to nourish sperm O They do not have mitochondria, so they are not dependent upon aerobic respiration.
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