I have been researching some info for a little essay im doing with regards to centriole in the sperm. Does part of one of the centriole elongate creating part of the tail during the growth of the sperm?
thanks to my previous question.
2006-10-27 04:41:02 · 3 answers · asked by sally b 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology
I believe you are thinking of the mitochondria. Recall that upon the sperm penetrating the zona pellucida on the oocyte (egg) the acrosome (tip of the sperm head) initiates the acrosomal reaction and only the head of the sperm is allowed into the oocyte. Thus if the centrioles were in the tail they would not be available for zygote cleavage. The midpiece of the sprem contains many mitochondria that provide energy for the flagellum (tail), enabeling propulsion towards the finish line.
2006-10-27 04:51:22 · answer #1 · answered by Head 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes.
2006-10-27 04:49:13 · answer #2 · answered by ag_iitkgp 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Next time I pull one off I'll have a look for you.
2006-10-27 04:43:31 · answer #3 · answered by dait72 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋