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Why does a male sperm have such a large amount of a mitochondria?
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∙ 7y ago
It is very active. It has to swim actively to reach the ovum. This cost a lot of energy
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What does a sperm nucleus contain?
The sperm's nucleus contains the 23 male chromosomes. The middle part of the sperm consists of mitochondria.
Does the y chromosome in the male sex cell have a mitochondria?
No, the Y chromosome in the male sex cell (sperm) does not have mitochondria. Mitochondria are inherited from the mother's egg cell, as they contain mitochondrial DNA. The Y chromosome carries genes that determine male sex characteristics.
What is male gametes?
a sperm - a male reproductive cell
Why do humans need sperm cells?
Sperm cells need ATP (AdenosineTriPhosphate) for the same reason any other cell does: it provides energy. Most sperm cells use energy mainly for locomotion (ie. for their flagellum).
Difference between male and female sperm?
Although only males produce sperm, that does not mean that all sperm is male. There are two types of sperm: male and female. Male sperm carry the 'y' chromosome; female sperm carry the 'x' chromosome. If all sperm where male, then there would be no females born. Thus, the difference between male and female sperm is that male sperm carries the 'y' chromosome and produces male offspring and female sperm carries the 'x' chromosome and produces female offspring.
What does a sperm nucleus contain?
The sperm's nucleus contains the 23 male chromosomes. The middle part of the sperm consists of mitochondria.
Does the y chromosome in the male sex cell have a mitochondria?
No, the Y chromosome in the male sex cell (sperm) does not have mitochondria. Mitochondria are inherited from the mother's egg cell, as they contain mitochondrial DNA. The Y chromosome carries genes that determine male sex characteristics.
How does paua have babies?
Yes they do have "Babies" mostly it is similar to fish, the Male Paua releases a large amount of sperm whilst the female releases a large amount of spores.....as long as the 2 interconnect then we get baby Paua.
When a male does not produce sperm at the normal amount?
He needs to see a urologist.
How is sperm cells adapted to its function?
A sperm cell's tail is strong for swimming and it has a mid-section packed full of mitochondria for respiration. Also, the nucleus is has half of the male DNA. The sperm cell is small and lightweight, allowing it to travel quickly.
How often do males make sperm?
Men produce sperm constantly. There are millions of sperms cells in the male testicles, and the amount produced increases once a male reaches puberty.
Why are the mitochondria arranged around the filament of a sperm cell?
Egg cells, or ova, are complete cells and have mitochondria. Spern cells are mobile packets of DNA, running on glucose and have no internal structure or organelles. A tightly-packed helical mitochondrial sheath surrounds part of the sperm tail. This is strange, however, because the sperm cell does not appear to produce energy by oxidative phosphorylation. Oxidative phosphorylation occurs in mitochondria. The sperm appears to produce all of its energy needs by glycolysis, which does not need mitochondria. Sperm do not contribute very many mitochondria to the egg upon fertilization. So most people get their mitochondria from their mothers.
Is she male have sperm?
no she males do not have sperm because they are not in the male gender
How do you increase sperm secretion in male human body?
by drinking more amount of water and nutrients item.
What is male gametes?
a sperm - a male reproductive cell
What is the male gamete?
Sperm
Where are sperm of the human male produced?
Sperm is produced in the scrotum sac of the male.
