What is the unique cellular structure associated with sperm that allows for motility?

2 Answers
Dec 7, 2017

Flagella and motile cilia.

Explanation:

Flagella and cillia are the flexible extensions of the plasma membrane of sperm cells. The cell is propelled by the beating of these extensions.
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The sperm cell shown above is mammalian sperm having single flagellum.

Dec 7, 2017

Flagella.

Explanation:

Cells have adapted many methods to transport themselves.

In the case of a sperm cell, if you look at a magnified image, you will see an appendage that resembles a tail.

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That tail is known as a flagella, and the cell that has this appendage is known as a flagellate .

The flagella allows movement by creating a a whip-like motion, propelling the cell forward.

The sperm cell uses its motile ability to swim up the female reproductive tract.

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