sperm and egg cells in reproduction (soecialised animal cell)

structure and function

what is the functon of sperm egg?

• the sperm’s functon s to delver genetic nformaton to the egg cell durng fertlsaton

what is the structure of the sperm cell?

• they have tail-like structure called an undulipodium so they can move

• they also contain many mitochondria to supply the energy needed for movement

• the sperm head as an acrosome which contans enzymes to dgest the protective layer of the egg

what are the two types of gametes

• male gametes

• female gametes

what is the function of egg (ovum)

• to provide the female genetic material for reproduction and to supply the necessary nutrients for the early development of a potential embryo after fertilisation. 

what s the structure of egg (ovum)?

there is jelly layer to stop more than one sperm fertilising the ehh called zona pellucida.

the corona radiata, which supplies proteins needed by the fertilised egg cell, is attached to this

Contain a haploid nucleus