Sperm and Egg Cells Overview

Questions and Answers

Match the following features to the correct cell type:

Contains yolk as energy store = Egg cell Tail for swimming = Sperm cell Round shape = Egg cell Genetic information from female parent = Egg cell

Match the following structures to their functions:

Head of the sperm = Carries genetic information Yolk of the egg = Energy storage Shape of the sperm = Adapted for swimming Nucleus of the egg = Contains maternal genes

Match the following calculations to their formulas:

Actual size calculation = image size / magnification Magnification calculation = image size / actual size Image size calculation = actual size * magnification Cell size measurement = Length in mm

Match the following magnifications to their respective scenarios:

Magnification of a sperm cell image size 20 mm = ×500 Magnification of an egg cell with 0.1 mm diameter = ×180 Actual size of a sperm cell measuring 20 mm = 0.04 mm Cell image with no energy store = Sperm cell Signup and view all the answers

Match the following types of cells to their special features:

Ciliated cell = Moves mucus along the windpipe Sperm cell = Has a tail Egg cell = Larger size Somatic cell = Not specialized for a function Signup and view all the answers

Match the following statements about cells to their correct context:

Sperm cell structure = Adapted for transport of genetic information Egg cell size = Much larger than sperm cells Development of cells = Changes structure and shape Genetic contribution = Father's genes in sperm, mother's in egg Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Sperm and Egg Cells

Sperm cells possess a tail, facilitating movement towards the egg.
The sperm's head houses genetic material, transmitting male parental genes through its nucleus.
Egg cells are significantly larger than sperm cells and are round in shape.
Egg cells contain yolk, which serves as an energy source during early developmental stages.
The nucleus of the egg cell contains the genetic material from the female parent.

Cell Comparison Chart

Sperm Cell:
- Shape: Head with middle piece and a tail.
- Genetic Information: Derived from male parent.
- Energy Storage: None.
- Size: Small.
Egg Cell:
- Shape: Round.
- Genetic Information: Derived from female parent.
- Energy Storage: Contains yolk.
- Size: Large.

Calculating Size of Cells

The formula for determining the actual size of a cell is:
- actual size = image size / magnification
Example provided: A sperm cell image measures 20mm at a magnification of 500, resulting in an actual size of 0.04 mm.

Key Concepts

Cells undergo structural and shape changes during their development.
Specialized cells are adapted for specific functions, exemplified by ciliated cells, which feature cilia to aid in moving mucus along the windpipe.

Description

Explore the fascinating differences between sperm and egg cells in this quiz. Learn about their unique structures, functions, and the genetic information they carry from their respective parents. Test your knowledge on reproductive cells and their significance in human biology.