NEET Solved Paper 2018 Question 55

Question: The difference between spermiogenesis and spermiation is [NEET - 2018]

Options:

A) In spermiogenesis spermatozoa from sertoli cells are released into the cavity of seminiferous tubules, while in spermiation spermatozoa are formed.

B) In spermiogenesis spermatozoa are formed, while in spermiation spermatids are formed.

C) In spermiogenesis spermatids are formed, while in spermiation spermatozoa are formed.

D) In spermiogenesis spermatozoa are formed, while in spermiation spermatozoa are released from sertoli cells into the cavity of seminiferous tubules.

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Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

  • Spermiogenesis is transformation of spermatids into spermatozoa whereas spermiation is the release of the sperms from sertoli cells into the lumen of seminiferous tubule.