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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 contains numerous mitochondria arranged in a spiral which provide the energy (ATP) for locomotion of sperm to the site of fertilization. It also has 9+2 arrangement of microtubules helps in cell division.
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