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What part of the sperm cell contains the male DNA?
What part of the sperm cell contains the male DNA?
Head
What is the function of the mitochondria in the sperm cell?
What is the function of the mitochondria in the sperm cell?
Provide energy for the tail to swim
What part of the sperm cell propels it toward the egg?
What part of the sperm cell propels it toward the egg?
Tail
The ______ contains many mitochondria to provide energy for swimming.
The ______ contains many mitochondria to provide energy for swimming.
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Match the following parts of the sperm cell with their functions:
Match the following parts of the sperm cell with their functions:
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Wat is die funksie van die akrosoom in die spermsel?
Wat is die funksie van die akrosoom in die spermsel?
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Watter deel van die spermsel bevat die manlike DNA?
Watter deel van die spermsel bevat die manlike DNA?
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Wat is die rol van mitochondria in die middelstuk van die spermsel?
Wat is die rol van mitochondria in die middelstuk van die spermsel?
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Wat help die sterp van die spermsel om te doen?
Wat help die sterp van die spermsel om te doen?
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Die spermsel het drie hoofdele: die kop, middelstuk en sterp.
Die spermsel het drie hoofdele: die kop, middelstuk en sterp.
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Die spermsel bevat manlike DNA in die __________.
Die spermsel bevat manlike DNA in die __________.
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Study Notes
Sperm Cell Structure
- The head of a sperm cell contains the nucleus, which holds the male DNA.
- The middle part of the sperm cell is packed with mitochondria, providing energy for the tail's movement.
- The tail of the sperm cell moves the sperm cell towards the egg.
Sperm Cell Function
- The sperm cell, also known as a male gamete, carries the male DNA and uses its tail to propel itself towards the egg during fertilization.
- Mitochondria in the middle section provide energy for the tail's movement, allowing the sperm cell to swim.
Sperm Cell Structure
- The sperm cell is the male gamete, containing the male DNA.
- It consists of a head, a middle piece, and a tail.
- The head holds the nucleus, which holds the male DNA.
- The middle piece contains mitochondria, which provide energy for the tail to move.
- The tail propels the sperm towards the egg cell during fertilization.
- The acrosome is located at the head of the sperm cell.
Energy for Movement
- The middle piece of the sperm cell is packed with mitochondria.
- The mitochondria provide energy for the tail's movement, enabling the sperm cell to swim towards the egg.
- The tail movement helps the sperm cell swim to the egg cell.
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Explore the intricate structure and vital functions of sperm cells, the male gametes responsible for fertilization. This quiz covers the sperm cell's components, including the head, middle piece, and tail, as well as the role of mitochondria in energy production for movement.
