Human Reproduction Question 10
10. Seminal plasma in humans is rich in
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(a) fructose and calcium but has no enzymes
(b) glucose and certain enzymes but has no calcium
(c) fructose and certain enzymes but poor in calcium
(d) fructose, calcium and certain enzymes
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Answer : d
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(d) Human seminal plasma is a complex mixture of proteins, glycoproteins, peptides, glycopeptides, and prostaglandins secreted by organs of the male reproductive tract. The components of this fluid have been implicated in the suppression of immune response, agonistic effects on sperm-egg binding, and promotion of successful implantation of the human embryo. Seminal plasma in humans is rich in fructose, calcium and certain enzymes.
