Below is a diagram of a sperm cell.

      

Below is a diagram of a sperm cell.
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a) Identify parts labeled X and Y.
(b) Explain how parts W and Z adapt the cell to its function.
(c) Using letter P identify or label on the diagram the part of the cell rich in DNA.
(d) State the function of part X.

  

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sharon
(a) X Centriole
Y Axial filament
(b) W / acrosome release (hydrolytic) enzymes which digest the plasma membrane of ovum enabling the penetration of
sperm.
Z / middle piece has many mitochodria; to generate energy; (used in swimming of the sperm cell towards ovum
(d) Formation of spindle fibres / pay a role in cell division
sharon kalunda answered the question on March 21, 2019 at 13:52


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