Assertion (A): Large member of mitochondria are present in middle piece of sperm.
Reason (R): Numerous mitochondria in the middle piece of sperm produce energy which is required for their movement.

Options

A. Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true and reason (R) is the correct explanation of assertion(A).
B. Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true but reason (R) is not the correct explanation of assertion (A).
C. Assertion (A) is true but reason (R) is false.
D. Assertion (A) is false but reason (R) is true.

Answer

A

Explanation

Mitochondria is a power house organelle. It stores energy in the form of ATP. This energy helps in sperm motility.