SB1c Specialised cells

Question 1

What are some features of a sperm cell? 6

Answer 1

.streamlined head
.nucleus
.cell surface membrane
.tail helping sperm move
.large number of mitochondria
.small vacuole at tip of the head called the acrosome

Question 2

Describe the function of the large number of mitochondria found in the sperm cell.

Answer 2

the mitochondria is arranged in a spiral around the top of the tail to release lots of energy to power the tail of the sperm.

Question 3

What is the function of the acrosome found in the tip of the head of sperm?

Answer 3

it contains enzymes that break down the substances in the egg cell’s jelly coat. This allows the sperm to burrow inside.