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Motility of sperm is aided by its

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Head
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Tail
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Acrosome
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Neck
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Solution

The correct option is B Tail
Motility of sperm is aided by its tail. As the egg is non-motile structure, so to accomplish fertilization, the sperm has to move to the vagina up through the female reproductive system. Therefore, the tail of sperm helps in propelling the sperm cell forward to meet the egg.
So, the correct answer is option B.

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