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The middle piece of the sperm contains ...

The middle piece of the sperm contains _________ .

A

proteins

B

mitochondria

C

centriole

D

nucleus.

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B
The middle piece of sperm contains mitochondria coiled around the axial filament. They provide energy for the movement of the sperm.
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