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The human egg has a head, middle piece and tail.


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True
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Solution

The correct option is B False

Human sperm:

  1. Sperm is produced by the process of spermatogenesis in the testis.
  2. There is a head, middle section, and tail in human sperm.
  3. The head of the sperm comprises genetic material (DNA).
  4. The middle piece of the sperm comprises proteins and cell organelles like mitochondria.
  5. The mitochondria supply energy which helps the sperm to guide through and move with the whip-like movement and propels forward.

Human egg:

  1. The human egg is produced in the ovaries.
  2. One of the most giant cells in the human body is the ovum, also known as the human egg.
  3. Its diameter is just about 0.12 mm, which is still relatively small.

Final answer: The given statement is false.


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