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The sperm cell is an interestingly specialised cell whose function is to swim to the ovum and then to fertilise it. The sperm cell has three basic parts. The head contains the DNA to be injected into the ovum and also has chemotatic receptors for navigation towards the ovum. The Tail is at the other end and is a single flagella in healthy cells. This structure flips and twists in such a way as to propel the cell along. Finally between the two is the body of the cell which contains six mitochonria to power the movement of the flagella. It is the the joint between the body and the head that is broken during fertilisation so that none of the motochondria are from the father.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 13y agoA sperm cell contains a head and a tail. The head is used to penetrate the egg cell. The tail allows the sperm to swim to the egg so conception can take place.
-just using common sense. but hopefully this can help out a bit.
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∙ 11y agoA sperm cell consists of three parts:
HEAD which contains the acrosomal vesicle, nucleus and centriole
MIDPIECE which contains mitochondria to produce energy needed for movement
TAIL or flagella which flips back and forth to provide movement
Only the sperm head penetrate the egg. The midpiece and tail are lost
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∙ 12y ago- Contains muscle like proteins.
- Large nucleus with genetic information for the next generation.
- Contains lots of mitochondria to generate energy for swimming.
- Produces enzymes to digest the outer layer of an egg.
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∙ 13y agoUnlike many eukaryotes, a sperm cell only contains it's mitochondria for energy, it's DNA, and a flagela, a tail used to swim. Whas interesting is, the flagela on a asperm cell is known to have micro muscle fibers, making it a strong swimmer for it's size.
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∙ 13y agoA sperm cell has a head, a midpiece, and a tail. The head contains the nucleus and the acrosome, the midpiece contains a mitochondrion, and the tail is composed of a flagellum along with dense fibers.
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∙ 15y agoSperm cells have long tails and a large head, they look like small tadpoles.
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∙ 12y agoLike a little tadpole.
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What cellular characteristic is most important for the efficiency of the cell?
Homeostasis is the most important characteristic for the efficiency of a cell ... because in order function properly the cell must be able to adapt or adjust to the environment around them.
Which is NOT an important structural feature on the surface membrane of an animal cell?
lipid bilayer
Is the flagella in the animal cell or the plant cell?
Generally neither. Plant cells to not have flagella and, apart from sperm, neither do animal cells. Flaglla are more characteristic of bacteria and protists.
What provides the cell with structural support?
The cell wall is what provides the cell with structural support.
What is the Structural unit of the cell theory?
a cell
What cellular characteristic is most important for the efficiency of the cell?
Homeostasis is the most important characteristic for the efficiency of a cell ... because in order function properly the cell must be able to adapt or adjust to the environment around them.
What is permeability an important characteristic of?
Capillary walls & Cell membranes
Which is NOT an important structural feature on the surface membrane of an animal cell?
lipid bilayer
How is genetic info held in the nucleus and and what in important about the amount in the sperm cell?
The sperm cell usually contains half the number of the genetic material.
Why is the cell the most important characteristic of living things?
Because it is omgkiyxhjy
What portion of a sperm that contains the genetic information from the biological father?
It is important to note that a sperm cell carries half the number of the genetic cell.
Why does the sperm have a oval head?
The acrosome covers the front end of the sperm cell. This organelle is important for reproduction, as it allows the sperm to break into the egg cell.
Is the flagella in the animal cell or the plant cell?
Generally neither. Plant cells to not have flagella and, apart from sperm, neither do animal cells. Flaglla are more characteristic of bacteria and protists.
What is the structural element of a living cell?
The cytoskeleton forms the structural element of the cell.
What provides the cell with structural support?
The cell wall is what provides the cell with structural support.
Is a sperm cell a animal or plant cell?
Sperm cells are animal cells.
What is characteristic of cell membrane?
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