Question

Which describes the function of the human sperm cell’s structure? a.The nucleus contains all 46 chromosomes. b.The tail allows it to travel to the egg. c.The head contains a basic substance that counteracts acidic substances in the vagina. d.The sperm’s structure allows it to live for two weeks in the vagina.

Answer 1

The correct answer is B. The sprm tail helps in propelling and moving the sperm to reach the egg. It is made of proteins which contract and relax to cause the movement. The head and tail however, are covered by a single membrane. Head composes the nucleus.

Answer 2

The correct answer is option B

The structure of the sperm is divided into three parts head, body and tail. The head region consists of many enzymes and the tail region of the sperm helps in providing mobility to the sperm.

The structure of tail adds propelling movement by whipping and undulating the sperm. The sperm moves through the reproductive tract to reach the egg.