NEET Previous Year Question

The difference between spermiogenesis and spermiation is :-

Topic: NEET PYQ

Answer: D. Full step-by-step solution below.

  1. AIn spermiogenesis spermatids are formed, while in spermiation spermatozoa are formed.
  2. BIn spermiogenesis spermatozoa are formed, while in spermiation spermatids are formed.
  3. CIn spermiogenesis spermatozoa from Sertoli cells are released into the cavity of seminiferous tubules, while in spermiation spermatozoa are formed.
  4. DIn spermiogenesis spermatozoa are formed, while in spermiation spermatozoa are released from Sertoli cells into the cavity of seminiferous tubules.

Correct answer: D

Solution

(d) Spermiogenesis: Conversion of spermatids into spermatozoa.
Spermiation: Release of spermatozoa from Sertoli cells into seminiferous tubules.

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