Match between the following representing parts of the sperm and their functions and choose the correct option.
Column-I | Column-II | ||
(A) | Head | (i) | Enzymes |
(B) | Middle piece | (ii) | Sperm motility |
(C) | Acrosome | (iii) | Energy |
(D) | Tail | (iv) | Genetic material |
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe structure of a sperms composed of a head, neck, a middle piece and a tail. The sperm head contains an elongated haploid nucleus, the anterior portion of which is covered by a cap-like structure, acrosome. The acrosome is filled with enzymes that help in fertilization of the ovum. The middle piece possesses numerous mitochondria, which produce energy for the movement of tail that facilitate sperm motility essential for fertilisation.
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