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NEET 2012
Exam
NEET
Year
2012
Subject
Zoology
Chapter
Human Reproduction

NEET 2012 · Zoology · Human Reproduction

Which one of the following statements is false in respect of...

Which one of the following statements is false in respect of viability of mammalian sperm?

Options

  1. ASperm is viable for only up to 24 h24 \mathrm{~h}
  2. BSurvival of sperm depends on the pH\mathrm{pH} of the medium and is more active in alkaline medium
  3. CViability of sperm is determined by its motility
  4. DSperms must be concentrated in a thick suspension

Correct answer

A. Sperm is viable for only up to 24 h24 \mathrm{~h}

Step-by-step solution

Sperms are viable for 24 h24 \mathrm{~h} to 48 h48 \mathrm{~h}, whereas the human ovum is viable only for 24 h24 \mathrm{~h}.
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