Spermatozoon

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-013585",
  "term": "Spermatozoon",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The mature, motile male gamete, or sperm cell, which is responsible for fertilizing the female gamete (ovum). This highly specialized cell consists of a head containing the haploid nucleus, a midpiece packed with mitochondria for energy, and a flagellum (tail) for propulsion. In humans, the length of a spermatozoon is approximately 50 micrometers.",
  "synonyms": [
    "sperm",
    "sperm cell"
  ],
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "gamete"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2016, 88, 713. 'Glossary of terms used in developmental and reproductive toxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2016)' on page 807 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-1202)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/spermatozoon/"
}