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(a) Explain briefly how the structure of each of the following cells relate to their ...

(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.
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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
    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.

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