(a) Explain briefly how the structure of each of the following cells relate to their functions:
(i) Sperm cell
(ii) Palisade cell.
(b) Make a drawing, 8cm to -10cm long of the front view of the female reproductive system in humans and label fully.
(c) State two differences between reproduction in mammals and in amphibians.
(d) State two methods of birth control in humans.
(i) Sperm cell
(ii) Palisade cell.
(b) Make a drawing, 8cm to -10cm long of the front view of the female reproductive system in humans and label fully.
(c) State two differences between reproduction in mammals and in amphibians.
(d) State two methods of birth control in humans.
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Correct Answer: Option n
Explanation:


(a) Structure of the cell relating to its function
(i) Sperm cell
Has a long/whip-like tail/flagellum, with which it swims to reach the egg/ovum of the female organism.
Has a head with acrosome; for digesting/penetrating egg membrane
Has a nucleus in its head; which fuses with the nucleus of the ovum/egg cell during fertilisation to form zygote
Its middle piece contains mitochondria; for supply of energy/ATP.
(ii) Palisade cell
Has thin wall; for easy penetration of light
Has numerous chlorosplasts in peripheral cytoplasm for maximum absorption of sunlight
Has large vacuole containing cell sap; for temporary stor-age of products of photosynthesis.
(b) Diagram of the front view of the female reproductive system
Differences between reproduction in Mammals and Amphibians
(d) Methods of birth control in humans
Abstinence
Use of contraceptive pills/injection of hormonal drugs
Coitus interruptus/withdrawal method
Safe period/rhythm method
Sterilization of men/vasectomy
Sterilisation of women/tubal ligation
Use of condoms/female condom/male condom
Use of spermicide/foam
Use of implant/Norplant
Use of IUD/intra-uterine devices
Use of diaphragm.
(a) Structure of the cell relating to its function
(i) Sperm cell
Has a long/whip-like tail/flagellum, with which it swims to reach the egg/ovum of the female organism.
Has a head with acrosome; for digesting/penetrating egg membrane
Has a nucleus in its head; which fuses with the nucleus of the ovum/egg cell during fertilisation to form zygote
Its middle piece contains mitochondria; for supply of energy/ATP.
(ii) Palisade cell
Has thin wall; for easy penetration of light
Has numerous chlorosplasts in peripheral cytoplasm for maximum absorption of sunlight
Has large vacuole containing cell sap; for temporary stor-age of products of photosynthesis.
(b) Diagram of the front view of the female reproductive system
| Mammals | Amphibians |
| fertilisation is internal | fertilisation is external |
| Development of offspring is internal / viparous born young ones alive | development of offspring is external / oviparous/ lay eggs |
| placenta is present | placenta is absent |
| shows parental care | does not show parental care |
| produce fewer eggs / offspring | Produce numerous eggs/offspring |
(d) Methods of birth control in humans
Abstinence
Use of contraceptive pills/injection of hormonal drugs
Coitus interruptus/withdrawal method
Safe period/rhythm method
Sterilization of men/vasectomy
Sterilisation of women/tubal ligation
Use of condoms/female condom/male condom
Use of spermicide/foam
Use of implant/Norplant
Use of IUD/intra-uterine devices
Use of diaphragm.