Question

Draw a labelled diagram of sperm.

Answer 1

A typical sperm cell is composed of a head, midpiece, and tail.

The head contains the genetic material of the sperm and is covered by the acrosome, which contains enzymes used to penetrate the outer layer of the egg during fertilization.

The midpiece contains the mitochondria which produce ATP for the energy required for sperm motility.

The tail, also known as the flagellum, is a long, thin, and whip-like structure that provides motility for the sperm.