MEDICAL
PROSTATE
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Question
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What organelles are abundant in sperm cells to provide energy for flagellum movement?
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ribosomes
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lysosomes
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enzymes
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mitochondria
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Sperm, however, contain many mitochondria strategically placed where they can most efficiently power the flagellum.
Detailed explanation-2: -The midpiece contains the mitochondria which supplies the energy the tail needs to move. The tail moves with whip-like movements back and forth to propel the sperm towards the egg.
Detailed explanation-3: -The midpiece of the sperm is packed with mitochondria. Mitochondria are organelles in cells that produce energy. Sperm use the energy in the midpiece to move.
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