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Explain how the structure of a sperm enables it to reach the ovum?
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∙ 12y ago
It has a long tail that helps it swim easily to reach the ovum, It has a pointed tip in the head of the sperm which allows it to effectively enter the ovum.
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What does the tail in the sperm cell do?
it enables the sperm to move around to reach the egg
The structure that grows from a pollen grain to an ovule and enables a sperm to pass directly to an egg?
pollen tube
In humans what structure begins the production of sperm?
The testicles produce sperm once the male is beginning to reach sexual maturity.
Can sperm with no tails still get a women pregnant?
No, sperm with no tails cannot fertilize an egg and result in pregnancy. The tail is essential for sperm motility and enables them to swim towards the egg. Without a tail, the sperm would be unable to reach the egg to fertilize it.
How is a sperm cell good at its job?
The sperm cells (spermatozoa) shape and structure makes it a specialised cell. Its tail (flagellem) enables it to swim and move easily to reach and fertilise the female egg. There are many mitochondria within the body of the cell providing it with the energy to enable it to swim. Within the head of the sperms cytoplasm a vacuole containing enzymes is present so that it can digest its way through the ovum to fertilise it.
When sperm reach oviduct there no egg there what happen to the sperm?
the sperm just die
When sperm reach the oviduct there is no egg what happens to the sperm?
the sperm just die
How does sperm reach inside vagina?
Sperm travels with the help of their tails. They are implanted into the cervix. From there, the sperm will travel up through the canal to reach the embryo to fertilize.
How long for female sperm to reach egg?
Only males have sperm. There is no such thing as female sperm.
How does pollen help a seed plant reproduce without water?
Pollen is the male reproductive structure of seed plants. It contains the sperm cells necessary for fertilization. When pollen is transferred from the male reproductive structure to the female reproductive structure (such as by wind or pollinators), it can reach the ovule without the need for water, allowing for fertilization and seed formation to occur.
Which structure of the eye is responsible for sperm production?
Sperm is manufactured in the testicles - not the eye !
How do sperm cell and egg cell of corals reach each other?
The sperm and egg cell reach each other in the water and fertalize the egg
