Which of the following statements is false for a sperm?
Correct answer: D. Has a great deal of cytoplasm
- A. Consists of a head, middle piece and a tail
- B. Contains 22 autosomes
- C. Is solely responsible for the sex of a zygote
- D. Has a great deal of cytoplasm
Explanation
Sperm cells are highly specialized for motility and delivering genetic material to the egg. To streamline this process, they have very little cytoplasm compared to other cells. Most of the cytoplasm is lost during spermatogenesis, the process of sperm cell development, to reduce weight and enhance motility.
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