Question

The middle piece of sperm provides

• A. Nucleus
• B. Energy
• C. Locomotion
• D. Food

Answer 1

The correct option is B

Energy

The correct option is B:

Explanation of the correct option :

1. Mitochondria are coiled around the axial filament in the central component of sperm.
2. They offer energy for the sperm to move around.

Explanation of the incorrect option :

Option A:

1. The Head consists of an extended haploid nucleus that stores genetic material and an acrosome that contains numerous hydrolyzing enzymes at the tip of the head.

Option C:

1. The tail of the sperm gives the locomotion.

Option D:

1. The secretions of prostate glands produce lubrication and nutrition for the sperm.

Final answer: The middle piece of sperm provides energy.