AFMC AFMC Solved Paper-2010

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    What is present in the middle piece of sperm?

    A) Acrosome                          

    B) Mitochondria

    C) Nucleus                               

    D) Proximal centriole

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

    Sperm is a microscopic structure composed of a head, neck, middle piece and a tail. A plasma membrane envelops the whole body of sperm. The sperm head contains an elongated haploid nucleus, the anterior portion of which is covered by a cap-like structure acrosome. The acrosome is filled with enzymes that help in the fertilisation of ovum. The middle piece possesses numerous mitochondria, which produce energy for the movement of tail.


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