NEETZoologyHuman Reproduction
What does the middle piece of a sperm possess?
Options
- AThe middle piece of a sperm possesses a diploid nucleus
- BThe middle piece of a sperm possesses a haploid nucleus
- CThe middle piece of a sperm possesses numerous mitochondria
- DThe middle piece of a sperm possesses enzymes that help fertilization
Correct answer
C. The middle piece of a sperm possesses numerous mitochondria
Step-by-step solution
It is a microscopic structure composed of a head, neck, a middle piece and a tail. A plasma membrane envelops the whole body of sperm. The sperm head contains an elongated haploid nucleus, the anterior portion of which is covered by a cap-like structure, acrosome. The acrosome is filled with enzymes that help fertilisation of the ovum. The middle piece possesses numerous mitochondria, which produce energy for the movement of tail that facilitate sperm motility essential for fertilisation. The human male ejaculates