Question

How is the sperm genetically different from the egg?​

Answer 1

Answer:

During fertilization, it fuses with male gamete (also having haploid number of chromosomes) to form a zygote that has diploid number of chromosomes . sperms and eggs are genetically different in term of natural of sex chromosomes. the sperm contain either X or y chromosomes whereas an egg will always have an X-chromosomes.

Answer 2

Required Answer:-

Sperm is genetically different from the egg as follows :-

SPERM:

• Sperm contains either X or Y chromosomes.
• Sperms are motile or non stationery.
• Sperm are produced in large amount.

EGG:

• Egg contains only X chromosome.
• Egg are non motile or stationery.
• Only few eggs can be produced.

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Similarities :-

• Sperm and egg both are haploid (n).
• Both sperm and egg contains single set of chromosomes.

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Explore More!!

• Sperm is a male gamete whereas Egg is female gamete.
• Number of mitochondria present in Egg are 100 - 200,00 whereas number of mitochondria present in sperm are 75 - 100.
• Sperm is smaller whereas Egg is bigger.

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