Sperm Cells

• What is the main function of a sperm cell?

  To fertilize an egg cell
• What is the main function of a sperm cell?

  To carry genetic information and fertilize an egg cell
• What is the structure of a sperm cell?

  A long, thin shape with a tail
• How many chromosomes does a human sperm cell contain?

  23
• What is the tail of a sperm cell used for?

  To help the sperm move towards the egg
• Where are sperm cells produced in males?

  In the testes
• What part of the sperm cell contains enzymes to help it penetrate the egg?

  Acrosome
• What happens when a sperm cell fertilizes an egg cell?

  The sperm cell and egg cell combine to form a zygote
• How is a sperm cell adapted to its role?

  It has a tail to swim towards the egg
• What is the function of the mitochondria in the sperm cell?

  To provide energy for the tail to move
• How many sperm cells are produced by a male each day?

  Millions