Question

What covers the head of the sperm?

Answer 1

Sperm:

1. Sperm are male reproductive cells that carry the genetic characteristics from the father to the child.
2. Sperms are formed in the pair of the testis.
3. The function of Sperm is to move and carry genetic information to the egg.

Sperm structure: The sperm consists of the head, neck, and tail.

The head structure is as follows:

1. The head contains the 23 chromosomes that are genetic material capable of merging with an egg to produce a new individual.
2. The tip of the sperm head is the portion known as the acrosome.
3. The acrosome resembles a torque that covers the upper portion of the head of the sperm.
4. The covering contains enzymes that will help the sperm to penetrate the egg.