Sperm cells have a flagellum for movement, an enzyme-containing acrosome to penetrate eggs, abundant mitochondria for energy, and 23 chromosomes as adaptations.
Sperm cells are adapted with a flagellum for motility, an acrosome containing enzymes to penetrate the egg, numerous mitochondria for energy, and 23 chromosomes.
| Front | Describe and explain 4 adaptations of sperm cells |
|---|---|
| Back | Flagellum moves sperm to the egg cells Acrosome which contains enzymes to penetrate egg cell Lots of mitochondria to provide energy for movement Contains 23 chromosomes |
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