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Capacitation occurs in

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epididymis
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seminiferous tubules
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female reproductive tract
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rete testes
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Solution

The correct option is C female reproductive tract
Capacitation is the functional maturation of the sperm and takes place in the female reproductive tract. The glycoprotein layer covering the sperm is removed and the protein receptors appear on the surface. Acrosome is exposed enabling it to penetrate the egg.

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