What are sperm cells?
Q: What are sperm cells?
A: Sperm cells are the male reproductive cells that are used by most animals and plants to reproduce.
Q: Where does the name "sperm" come from?
A: The name "sperm" comes from the Greek word "sperma," which means seed.
Q: What is the purpose of sperm cells?
A: The purpose of sperm cells is to fertilize the egg of the female and grow into a new organism.
Q: How do animals and plants make and release sperm cells?
A: Animals and plants have different ways of making and releasing sperm cells.
Q: What is the structure of an animal sperm cell, including humans?
A: An animal sperm cell, including humans, has a small 'head' and a long tail called a flagellum.
Q: What is the function of the flagellum in an animal sperm cell?
A: The flagellum acts like a motor to propel the sperm cell through the female reproductive system.
Q: Why does an animal sperm cell need to be capable of movement?
A: An animal sperm cell needs to be capable of movement in order to get to the uterus to meet with the ovum for fertilization.
