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2 structures in sperm cell that are not found on animal cells?

The acrosome, which contains enzymes that help the sperm penetrate the egg, and the flagellum, which allows the sperm to swim towards the egg, are two structures found in sperm cells that are not present in animal cells.


What is the head of the sperm mostly consisted of?

The head of the sperm is mostly comprised of genetic material, specifically DNA, which carries the genetic instructions needed for fertilization. It also contains enzymes that help the sperm penetrate the egg for fertilization to occur.


What is the function of the cytoplasm in the sperm cell?

The cytoplasm in the sperm cell provides energy for movement by producing ATP through glycolysis. It also contains enzymes and proteins necessary for sperm function and fertilization. Additionally, the cytoplasm supports the transport of the genetic material to the egg during fertilization.


Compare the amount of cytoplasm and number of organelles in ova to that in sperm?

The secondary oocyte (ovum) contains most of the cytoplasm and organelles from the oogonium. During spermiogenesis, the last phase of spermatogenesis, most of the cytoplasm and organelles are stripped from the newly formed sperm, except the nucleus, mitochondria, and acrosome (with lysosomic enzymes). In other words, the sperm only "donate" their DNA and egg "donates" most of the other organelles. The egg is much larger and can contain more.


What does an egg contribute to the embryo that sperm does not contribute?

A period.

Related Questions

Is there cytoplasm in human sperm?

Cytoplasm is defined as the liquid contained within the cell membrane. Considering that sperm is a cell that undergoes maintenance and isn't dehydrated it should contain some cytoplasm.


Is cytoplasm in sperm?

No. Cytoplasm is the fluid within a cell. Therefore, sperm does contain cytoplasm, but cytoplasm cannot contain sperm.


What contains chemicals to break through things a egg cell or a sperm cell?

A sperm cell contains chemicals to break through things. This is because on the sperm's way to the egg (fertilization) it has to get past many other things and needs a specially strengthened head to break through things.


Cytoplasm in a sentence?

Cytoplasm is all of the substance of a cell outside of the nucleus. The cytoplasm contains a number of different types organelles such as the mitochondria. Most, but not all, cells have cytoplasm. Mature sperm are essentially devoid of cytoplasm.


2 structures in sperm cell that are not found on animal cells?

The acrosome, which contains enzymes that help the sperm penetrate the egg, and the flagellum, which allows the sperm to swim towards the egg, are two structures found in sperm cells that are not present in animal cells.


What is the head of the sperm mostly consisted of?

The head of the sperm is mostly comprised of genetic material, specifically DNA, which carries the genetic instructions needed for fertilization. It also contains enzymes that help the sperm penetrate the egg for fertilization to occur.


What is the function of the cytoplasm in the sperm cell?

The cytoplasm in the sperm cell provides energy for movement by producing ATP through glycolysis. It also contains enzymes and proteins necessary for sperm function and fertilization. Additionally, the cytoplasm supports the transport of the genetic material to the egg during fertilization.


Compare the amount of cytoplasm and number of organelles in ova to that in sperm?

The secondary oocyte (ovum) contains most of the cytoplasm and organelles from the oogonium. During spermiogenesis, the last phase of spermatogenesis, most of the cytoplasm and organelles are stripped from the newly formed sperm, except the nucleus, mitochondria, and acrosome (with lysosomic enzymes). In other words, the sperm only "donate" their DNA and egg "donates" most of the other organelles. The egg is much larger and can contain more.


What does the tail in the sperm cell do?

it enables the sperm to move around to reach the egg


Does a cytoplasm have a sperm cell?

yes all cells have cytoplasm


What is the tube that grows out of a pollen grain contains?

The tube that grows out of a pollen grain contains two sperm cells. These sperm cells are needed for fertilization in plants, where one sperm cell fuses with the egg cell to form a zygote, while the other fuses with the central cell to form the endosperm.


Why are men sleepy after sex?

This is because sperm contains a lot of ATP, which is the body's batteries. There are also some chemicals that are released to make the brain relax.