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Question
CBSEENBI12002290

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

  • Sperm is viable for only up to 24 hours

  • Survival of sperm depends on the pH of the medium and is more active in alkaline medium

  • Viability of sperm is determined by its motility

  • Sperms must be concentrated in a thick suspension

Solution

A.

Sperm is viable for only up to 24 hours

Sperms are viable for 24 h to 48 h , whereas the human ovum is viable only for 24 h.