SPERM THRUSTS AND THE PROBLEM OF PENETRATION

An equation of Lighthill's is used to calculate sperm thrusts. They have values in the range 5–350 pN, depending on species. The limitations of this approach are discussed and comparison is made with the measured thrust for human sperm. The effect of sperm thrusts of this magnitude on covalent bonds and reversible bonds is discussed. Sperm cannot break covalent bonds, but can reduce the lifetime of reversible bonds.

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