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Question 6 • Biology

Which describes the function of the human sperm cell’s structure?

Answer
A
The nucleus contains all 46 chromosomes.
B
The sperm’s structure allows it to live for two weeks in the vagina.
C
The tail allows it to travel to the egg.
D
The head contains a basic substance that counteracts acidic substances in the vagina.

Explanation

The sperm’s tail propels it so it can swim through the reproductive tract toward the egg. A sperm cell has 23 chromosomes, not all 46, and it usually survives in the female reproductive tract for only a few days, not two weeks. The head contains an acrosome with enzymes that help the sperm enter the egg; it does not contain a basic substance that counteracts vaginal acidity.

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