The mitochondria present in the sperm provide ____

a. energy for the movement of the flagellum
b. energy for the acrosome to penetrate the egg
c. energy for the maturation of the sperm
d. nutrients for the sperm
e. nutrients for the developing embryo


ANSWER: a

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