NEET Biology question

A cross section at the midpoint of the middle piece of a human sperm will show

(A)Centriole, mitochondria and 9+2 arrangement of microtubules
(B)Centriole and mitochondria
(C)Mitochondria and 9+2 arrangement of microtubulesCorrect
(D)9+2 arrangement of microtubules only

Answer: (C)

Solution

The middle piece of the sperm contains a helical sheath of mitochondria wrapped around the axial filament, which shows the typical 9+2 arrangement of microtubules; the centriole

See the full step-by-step solution

Create a free account to read the complete working, and practise questions like this in a timed test.

Create a free account

Question ID VK-121921