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.
1. acrosome-a process at the anterior end of a sperm cell that produces enzymes to facilitate penetration of the egg. sperm, sperm cell, spermatozoan, spermatozoon-the male reproductive cell; the male gamete; a sperm is mostly a nucleus surrounded by little other cellular material.crosome. n. 1. (Physiology) a cap-like structure on the tip of a spermatozoon that releases enzymes on encountering the ovum allowing fusion with the ovum in the sexual reproductive process; this part of the process is known as the acrosome reaction. [C19: from acro- + -someÂ³].