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A sperm is the male [[Gamete|gamete]] (sex cell) which are made by [[spermatogenesis|spermatogenesis]].
A sperm is the male [[Gamete|gamete]] (sex cell) which are made by [[Spermatogenesis|spermatogenesis]].
 
When a sperm has matured they will have 2 distinguishable parts; head and tail. The tail is called a flagellum which proivdes a motive force for the sperm to 'swim'.<br>
 
They are very small only 4-5 micrometres long and carry 23 [[Chromosomes]].&nbsp;

Latest revision as of 14:27, 4 December 2017

A sperm is the male gamete (sex cell) which are made by spermatogenesis.

When a sperm has matured they will have 2 distinguishable parts; head and tail. The tail is called a flagellum which proivdes a motive force for the sperm to 'swim'.

They are very small only 4-5 micrometres long and carry 23 Chromosomes