Which of These Statements Best Describes the Gametes of Most

Question

Which of these statements best describes the gametes of most animals?
A) A sperm is large and motile; an egg is small and nonmotile.
B) A sperm is small and motile; an egg is large and nonmotile.
C) A sperm is large and nonmotile; an egg is small and motile.
D) A sperm is small and nonmotile; an egg is large and motile.

Accepted Answer

Sperm cells are typically small and motile, allowing them to travel to the egg, which is generally larger and nonmotile, containing the nutrients necessary for the early development of the embryo.