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A cross section at the midpoint of the m...

A cross section at the midpoint of the middle piece of a human sperm will show

A

centriole, mitochondria and `9+2` arrangement of microtubules

B

centriole and mitochondria

C

mitochondria and `9+2` arrangement of microtubules

D

`9+2` arrangement of microtubules only.

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C
The middle piece of human sperm contains mitochondria coiled around axial bundle of microtubules. The microtubules are in `9+2` arrangement.
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