Centrioles of sperm control

Movement of tail

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Haploid number of chromosomes

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Help in fertilization

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None of the above.

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Solution

The correct option is A Movement of tail
Sperms are the human male gametes.
Sperm centrioles are important for two main functions. Firstly to form the sperm flagellum and for the development of the embryo after fertilization.
This flagellum formed, helps in the motility and movement of the tail.
So, the correct option is 'Movement of tail'.

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Birds ____ with the help of their tailbone.

Given below are certain statements regarding sperm organelles. With respect to these statements, choose the correct option.

Statement 1: Centrioles provide polarity to the sperm.

Statement 2: Centrioles release energy when mitochondria in sperm become dysfunctional.

Statement 3: Centrioles help in cell division in the zygote formed post fertilisation.

Statement 4: Sperm do not possess centrioles.

In the structure of a sperm, centrioles are located

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