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Inside the head of a sperm cell is the nucleus containing the genetic information (DNA coiled into chromosomes), and the acrosome containing enzymes for breaking down the outer layer of the egg cell so that the sperm can enter the egg.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 9y agoSperm cell anterior half of the region is known as acrosome or the head of the sperm. It is actually an organelle derived from Golgi apparatus. Acrosome is filled with enzymes such as hyaluranidase that helps to penetrate the head into the egg cell. Importantly head region has the genetic material (DNA) of the male cell that ultimately mix with the egg to develop embryo
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∙ 9y agoIt holds the DNA from the man and pushes it through to the woman's DNA.
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∙ 7y agoThe head of a sperm is called the head. The second section is called the mid-piece, and the tail is called the flagellum.
It is called the head. Then follows the midpiece and tail.
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Functions of enzymes in acrosomal cap?
helps in the penetration of the spermatozoon into the ovum during fertiliztaion.
What is a cover for the head?
It can be called a cap or a scarf.
What is the scientific name for Egg cells and sperm cell?
A sperm cell is called a spermatozoon.
What is it called when development of spermatozoon from spermatid?
Spermiogenesis.
What is a covering for the head called?
it is Cap
What is cover for the head?
It can be called a cap or a scarf.
Is DNA found on the head of a spermatozoon?
Yes. Sperms contain haploid number of DNA.
What is the importance of acrosome?
it carries enzymes that help the sperm to penetrate the egg.
What is a knight dressed from head to foot in armour called?
cap a pie (from the French)
What is the thing on top of the swimmers head called?
they wear a swim cap to reduce drag
What is the plural for spermatozoon?
Spermatozoa
What is the plural form of spermatozoa?
Spermatozoon.
