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P-2 Life Processes in Living Organisms Part – 2 — Science STD 10 — Question

Maharashtra BoardEnglish MediumSTD 10ScienceP-2 Life Processes in Living Organisms Part – 22 Marks
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Sperm needs large amount of energy.
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Answer

(i) Length of each epididymis is about 6 meters whereas length of a sperm is about 60 micrometers.
(ii) Such a small sperm has to cross the distance of approximately 6.5 meters while passing out of male reproductive system to the oviduct.
(iii) Hence sperm needs large amount of energy.

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