Sperm cell specialisations - Character analysis in GCSE Biology

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Created on: 17-01-19 21:49

Head

Middle Section

This contains the sperm cell's nucleus, which carries one half of an organism's genetic material. This combines with the egg's half of genetic material to fertilise the egg.

This is filled with mitochondria to provide energy for the sperm to travel a long distance to reach the egg.

Acrosome

Tail

This is at the tip of the head and contains an enzyme needed to penetrate (break into) an egg cell.

This is used for the cell's motion, allowing sperm to travel towards the egg cell. Also known as the flagellum.

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