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What is capacitation in the context of sperm physiology?
Options
A Formation of acrosome
B Biochemical changes enabling sperm to fertilize an egg
Correct Answer
C Initiation of mitosis
D Creation of sperm flagella
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Capacitation is a final maturation process that sperm undergo within the female reproductive tract. It involves changes to the sperm membrane that enable the acrosomal reaction and hyperactive motility.

Hint

It 'capacitates' or prepares the sperm for its final task.

Question Info

Course: BIO 101
Topic: BIO 101 Past Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 678 of 2556
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