Multiple choice

Maturation of sperm without penetration is called

  1. spermatogenesis

  2. spermiogenesis

  3. capacitation

  4. spermatid

  5. -

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Capacitation is a functional maturation of the spermatozoon. The changes take place through the sperm cell membrane in which it may be that receptors are made available through the removal of a glycoprotein layer.