Sperm are packed with mitochondria because mitochondria produce the
A)sugars that keep the sperm alive during its journey through the female reproductive tract.
B)enzymes used to break through the zona pellucida before fertilization.
C)ATP used to complete spermatogenesis.
D)energy needed to power the movement of the tail of the sperm.

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Mitochondria produce ATP, which is the energy needed to power the movement of the tail of the sperm. Sperm require a lot of energy to swim through the female reproductive tract and to reach the egg for fertilization. The mitochondria in the sperm provide the necessary energy for this process.

Sperm Are Packed with Mitochondria Because Mitochondria Produce the