NEET 2012 Biology question

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

(1)Sperms must be concentrated in a thick suspension
(2)Sperm is viable for only up to 24 hoursCorrect
(3)Survival of sperm depends on the pH of the medium and is more active in alkaline medium
(4)Viability of sperm is determined by its motility

Answer: (2)

Solution

Sperm viability: mammalian sperm are viable for roughly 2-3 days (not only 24 hours) in the female reproductive tract, so the statement "Sperm is viable for only up to 24 hours" is false. Sperm survival depends on the pH of the medium (they

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