But since they were frozen in such a dense mass, the shrimp got waterlogged before they had a chance to defrost. If you encounter a shrimp block in the future, keep it in its bag and sink the whole thing in a bowl of cool water (like you would defrost chicken or a steak). Then, once itâs softened you can run under cool water to finish the job if necessary.
Definition - What does Acrosome Reaction mean? The acrosomal reaction is the process of two sex gametes, known as the egg cell and the sperm cell, fusing together, causing fertilization. Acrosomal reactions are an essential step of conception, and any abnormality can prevent fertilization and cause infertility.
The acrosome reaction is initiated by the binding of the sperm to molecules in the egg's protective coat. This binding causes a calcium influx into the sperm's cytosol, which stimulates the exocytosis of the acrosome.he function of the acrosome reaction is to help the sperm get through the egg's protective coat and to allow the plasma membranes of the sperm and egg to fuse.