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Question : How are sperms cells adapted for their function?

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Solution :1) Sperm cell is adapted to its function by carrying genetic information to an egg.
2) Its body consists of four parts:
1) Head 2) Neck 3) Middle piece and 4) Tail.
3) Sperm has a stream lined body that allows it to move quickly.
4) Nucleus is present in the head
5) Special structure on the head called acrosome helps in penetratingthe ovum during fertilisation.
6) The head of sperms also contain enzymes to breakdown and digest the zone on the egg through which it penetrates and fertilise it.
7) large number of mitochondria are persent in the midregation, so it is able to PRODUCE a lot of energy in the ORDER to operate tail.
8) Its tail allows it to SWIM towards the egg for fertilisation.


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