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Sperm have long tails so they can swim vertically to fertilize the egg.
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Why do sperm cells need a tail but egg cells do not?
Sperm cells need a tail to get food or energy while the egg isnt alive yet to need emergy......?
The four haploid cells formed in the male at the end of meiosis 2 develop a tail and are called?
Sperm Cells.
Why do sperm cell have a high density of mitochondria while the human cheek cell have only a few mitocondria?
Sperm cells need lots of ATP (created in mitochondria) for the reactions that cause the tail to propel to move it forward. Normal skin cells need only as much as required to keep the vital cell functions working.
Does human sperm contain cilia?
No, human sperm cells do not contain cilia. Cilia are small, hair-like structures that can be found on certain cells. However, sperm cells have a flagellum, which is a long tail-like structure that allows them to swim.
Is flagella your feet?
NO, flagella is tiny organelles on cells. The tail of sperm and even bacteria has flagella, though.
Why do sperm cells need a tail but egg cells do not?
Sperm cells need a tail to get food or energy while the egg isnt alive yet to need emergy......?
Which cell has tail to help it move?
Sperm cells are zygotes (specialised cells with only 23 chromosomes).
How long is sperm cells head?
A sperm cells head is approximately 5 microns in diameter, its tail is approximately 50microns
Why do sperm need a tail?
because it cell
What is the sperm cells special feature?
it has a long tail for swimming through liquids
The four haploid cells formed in the male at the end of meiosis 2 develop a tail and are called?
Sperm Cells.
What are Sperm only human cells to have?
Sperm are the only human cells to have a flagellum. This is their "tail". They are also one of only two cells to have haploid number of chromosomes. The ova in females is also haploid.
Does human sperm contain cilia?
No, human sperm cells do not contain cilia. Cilia are small, hair-like structures that can be found on certain cells. However, sperm cells have a flagellum, which is a long tail-like structure that allows them to swim.
Why do sperm cell have a high density of mitochondria while the human cheek cell have only a few mitocondria?
Sperm cells need lots of ATP (created in mitochondria) for the reactions that cause the tail to propel to move it forward. Normal skin cells need only as much as required to keep the vital cell functions working.
Is flagella your feet?
NO, flagella is tiny organelles on cells. The tail of sperm and even bacteria has flagella, though.
What is the purpose of sperm cell's tail?
It enables the sperm to swim towards the egg so that it can fertilise it. ------------------------------------- Sperm have tails because they need to be able to swim to the egg. They wiggle their tail which helps them to move along and make it to their destination. ----------------------------------------- Tail with the Sperm is just like tail with the fish. so tail makes the sperm to move along the path. it works like a flagella in bacteria. ------------------------------------------------ it is to aid the sperm to swim from the point of ejaculation to the egg. Once it enters the egg the tail breaks off. -------------------------------------------------- The sperm cell has a long tail in order to propel the head of the sperm, which carries all the DNA information, towards the egg. It is simply to help the sperm reach the egg. Once the sperm reaches the egg, the tail is naturally absorbed through the body's tissues. ------------------------------------------------------
What purpose does the tail in a sperm serve?
The tail in the sperm helps it to move.
