Asked by Azreen Azahari on May 16, 2024
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Human sperm cells ________ than egg cells.
A) are larger
B) contain more genes
C) are smaller
D) contain fewer genes
Sperm Cells
Male reproductive cells that contain genetic material and are capable of fertilizing a female's egg to create a zygote.
Egg Cells
The female reproductive cell or gamete, involved in sexual reproduction and known as an ovum.
Genes
Units of heredity made up of DNA that act as instructions to make molecules called proteins, playing key roles in determining traits and characteristics.
- Differentiate between the relative sizes and genetic contents of human sperm and egg cells.
Verified Answer
NV
Noemi Vital-ArellanoMay 22, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Sperm cells are smaller than egg cells. Additionally, sperm cells contain half the number of chromosomes as egg cells, so they also contain fewer genes.
Learning Objectives
- Differentiate between the relative sizes and genetic contents of human sperm and egg cells.