The energy centre of sperm is:
Correct answer: C. Middle piece
- A. Head
- B. Entire sperm
- C. Middle piece
- D. Tail
Explanation
The middle piece of mammalian sperm cell possesses numerous mitochondria. These mitochondria are 25 to 30 in number which are spirally arranged. They produce energy for the movement of tail that facilitates sperm motility which is essential for fertilization. Thus, it is called the powerhouse of the sperm. The middle piece is the energy center of the sperm. For ref, head to KPK biology at page no. 155
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