Which of the following generates the ATP that is required for movement of the sperm's tail?

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The mitochondrion in the neck and middle piece of the sperm is responsible for generating ATP required for movement of the sperm's tail. The acrosome contains enzymes that aid in penetrating the egg during fertilization, but it does not generate ATP. The sperm plasma membrane is responsible for protecting and transporting the contents of the sperm, but it does not generate ATP. While there are mitochondria in the tail of the sperm, they are primarily responsible for providing energy for the movement of the flagellum.

Which of the Following Generates the ATP That Is Required