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Female Reproductive System

Question 3 • 26-27 Ignite Health Science Concepts - EL3602

How are sperm different from ova? Select all that apply.

Answer
A
Sperm determine whether offspring are male or female; ova do not determine sex.
B
Sperm are produced continuously in a man’s body; ova exist from the time of the woman’s birth.
C
Sperm cannot move on their own; ova are motile.
D
Sperm are smaller than ova.

Explanation

In humans, an ovum contributes an X chromosome, while a sperm contributes either an X or a Y chromosome, so sperm determine whether the offspring is typically female or male. Sperm are produced continuously after puberty, whereas a woman’s immature ova are present from birth. Sperm are also much smaller than ova. Choice C is reversed: sperm can move using their tails, while ova do not move on their own.

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