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What part of sperm is attached to Sertoli cells prior to spermiation?

ATail

BHead

CTrunk

DBody

Answer:

B. Head

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Spermatids are produced by meiosis from primary spermatocytes. These spermatids then transform into sperms which attach to Sertoli cells for nourishment and further development via their heads. They are then released by the process of spermiation.


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