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Question 1

Cylindrical
Connected to head by a neck
Many mitochondria – lots of energy
Motor that drives the tail

Answer 1

middle piece

Question 2

Covered by acrosome and acrosomal (head) cap
Enzymes also break down outer covering of ovum for fertilization
Nucleus released and unites with 23 chromosomes of ovum to create a complete (46 chromosome) cell

Answer 2

head

Question 3

Principal and short end pieces
9 + 2 microtubule arrangement similar to flagella
Give sperm motility

Answer 3

tail

Question 4

contains enzymes that break down cervical mucous to allow access to ovum

Answer 4

Acrosome