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Is a sperm cell alive? Comment.

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Definition of Life**: To determine if a sperm cell is alive, we first need to understand what it means to be "alive." Living cells typically exhibit characteristics such as growth, reproduction, response to stimuli, and metabolism. 2. **Sperm as a Living Cell**: Sperm is classified as a male gamete, which is a type of sex cell. Since it is a gamete, it is involved in the process of reproduction, which is a key characteristic of living organisms. 3. **Presence of Sperm in the Male Body**: Sperm cells are produced in the male reproductive system and are alive while they are inside the male body. They require a suitable environment to survive and function. ...
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    cillium
    B
    flagellum
    C
    basal body
    D
    hair
  • [A]: The two sperms cells in a pollen tube often change their shape. [R]: The sperms are released in the synergid as intact cells but only their nuclei migrate

    A
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    B
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    `1 : 2`
    C
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