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Which part of the sperm contains genetic material?

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Middle piece

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Head piece

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Tail piece

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Acrosome

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Solution

The correct option is B
Head piece

The sperm head contains the genetic material. The head of the sperm contains the nucleus. The nucleus holds the DNA of the cell. The head also contains enzymes that help the sperm break through the cell membrane of an egg.

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