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Question
What differences are there in number, structure, and activity of the male and female gametes in a man?
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Solution
| Male Gametes | Female Gametes |
| Number: Very large. | Normally one at a time. |
| Structure: A sperm is about 50-55 microns long with head, acrosome neck, and lashing tail. | It is spherical and non-motile. |
| Activity: With the help of a lashing tail, it moves actively towards the oviducts. | Passively carried from ovary to oviduct. |
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