Standard Books Zoology Fertilization MCQ Question with Solution

Capacitation refers to changes in the

A

Ovum before fertilization

B

Ovum after fertilization

C

Sperm after fertilization

D

Sperm before fertilization

Correct Answer

Option D

Detailed Explanation

Capacitation is a series of functional changes that causes sperm to beat more vigorously and prepare its plasma membrane to fuse with the oocyte plasma membrane.

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