Capacitation refers to the process of changes in the:
A
Testis
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B
Sperm
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C
Ovary
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D
Ovum
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Solution
The correct option is B Sperm Capacitation refers to the functional maturation of the sperm. It happens when the sperm reaches the female genital tract where it matures functionally showing increased tail beating activity(motility) and removal of glycoprotein covering from the acrosomal cap.