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Discuss the specialized features of sperm, focusing on the flagellum, mitochondria, and enzymes found in the acrosome.

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Discuss the specialized features of sperm, focusing on the flagellum, mitochondria, and enzymes found in the acrosome

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Features of a Sperm Cell

The sperm cell has a flagellum, many mitochondria in the midpiece, and an acrosome containing enzymes.

  1. a

    State the function of the flagellum in a sperm cell.

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  2. b

    Explain how mitochondria in the sperm cell support its function.

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