Question

A sperm tail consists of

• A. a nucleus
• B. mitochondria
• C. flagellum
• D. golgi bodies

Answer 1

The correct option is C

flagellum

The correct option is C:

Explanation of correct option:

1. Each sperm has three parts : a head, middle piece and tail.
2. Sperm tail consists of flagellum.
3. The tail or flagellum executes the lashing movements that propel the spermatocyte.

Explanation of incorrect options:

Option A:

Head is the essential part of sperm as it contains nucleus and acrosome.

Option B:

1. The middle piece contains mitochondria which provide energy for the sperm.
2. The mitochondria are tightly spiraled around the axial filaments of the flagellum.

Option D:

1. Acrosome is an organelle that develops over anterior half of head.
2. It is a cap like structure derived from golgi bodies.

Final answer: A sperm tail consists of flagellum.