Where are mitochondria found in sperm?

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Saikat R.
Jan 24, 2016

In mid piece of sperm mitochondria are found.

Explanation:

Human sperm or spermatozoon (plural spermatozoa) is about 60 micrometer long. It is divided into : head, neck, mid piece, tail and end piece.

Here is a diagram of a human sperm :

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The head contains acrosome (contain enzymes) and nucleus.
Mid piece contains mitochondria. They provide energy for motility.
Tail is essential for swim. Sperms swim to go to egg for fertilization.

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