Q156 / 180 · NEET 2017 · Zoology

Capacitation occurs in

  • A
    Rete testis
  • B
    Epididymis
  • C
    Vas deferens
  • Correct answer
    D
    Female Reproductive Tract

Solution

Capacitation is an increase in the fertilizing capacity of the sperms, through several changes which occurs in the female reproductive tract. It is a functional maturation of the spermatozoon. The changes take place via the sperm cell membrane in which it may be that receptors are made available through the removal of a glycoprotein layer. The area of the acrosomal cap is also so altered thereby that the acrosome reaction becomes possible.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'D'.

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