Structure and Functions of a Sperm

Author:Sarita Aggarwal
10th ICSE
IMPORTANT

Important Questions on Structure and Functions of a Sperm

HARD
IMPORTANT

The diagram alongside refers to the structure of human sperm:
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(i) Label the part 1-4.
(ii) What are the number of chromosomes present in the nucleus of the human sperm ?
(iii) State the functions of part 1, 3 and 4.
(iv) Where is sperm produced in man?

MEDIUM
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Draw a neat diagram of the human sperm as seen under high magnification and label the following parts.

(1) Acrosome

(2) Mitochondria

(3) Nucleus

EASY
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Name the accessory gland in human males whose secretion activates the sperms. (seminal vesicles/epididymis)

EASY
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Differentiate between of sperm duct and fallopian tube (function).

EASY
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Sperms contain _____ number of chromosomes. (haploid/diploid)

EASY
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The structure in sperm that helps to penetrate the egg membrane of the ovum is _____.