Asked by Fanni Hudák on May 07, 2024
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If sperm did not have a functional midpiece, how would they be affected?
A) They would not complete meiosis I.
B) They would not complete meiosis II.
C) They would die in the epididymis.
D) They would not have a source of energy (ATP) .
E) They would not be able to digest the outer jelly coat layer of the oocyte.
Midpiece
The segment of a spermatozoon between the head and the tail, containing mitochondria to power movement.
Meiosis
Nuclear division process required for sexual reproduction. Two nuclear divisions, meiosis I and II, halve the chromosome number for forthcoming gametes.
ATP
Adenosine triphosphate, a high-energy molecule that stores and transfers energy within cells, enabling various biochemical processes.
- Understand sperm and egg maturation, structure, and function.
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Zybrea KnightMay 10, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
The midpiece of sperm contains the mitochondria, which produces ATP, the main source of energy for sperm motility. Without a functional midpiece, sperm would not have a source of energy and would be unable to swim or fertilize an egg.
Learning Objectives
- Understand sperm and egg maturation, structure, and function.