Which of the following organelles is contributed to the zygote by the sperm?

Mitochondria

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Lysosomes

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Centriole

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Smooth endoplasmic reticulum

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The correct option is C Centriole
Organelles are defined as specific subcellular components found inside a cell which are capable of performing a specific functions. They include mitochondria, lysosomes, centrosome with centrioles, endoplasmic reticulum, etc.

The spermatozoan delivers its nucleus containing the haploid set of chromosomes obtained from the male parent. Apart from the paternal half of the chromosomes, it also contributes the centrioles to the zygote for its cleavage division. Centrioles are not present in the oocyte, but the oocyte contributes other organelles such as mitochondria, lysosomes, and smooth endoplasmic reticulum.

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The sperm and the egg make different contributions to zygote. Which of the following statements about their contributions are true?

(i) Sperm contributes most of the mitochondria.

(ii) Egg contributes most of the cytoplasm.

(iii) Both sperm and egg contribute haploid nucleus

(iv) Both sperm and egg contribute centrioles.

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.

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