Q. I. Sperm cells the immediately when they are released from the body and are placed in a petri plate. II. Semen contains chemicals that causes females smooth muscles to contract
A) Statement I is true, but II is false
B) Both statements I and II are false
C) Statement I is false, but II is true
D) Both statements are true
Explanation
Statement I is false. Sperm live for some time in petridish but when they don’t get appropriate environment, they will die. At $- 196℃$ they can be stored for years. This is the temperature which is maintained at sperm bank Statement II is true. Because sperm contain prostaglandins which causes uterine wall to contract
Reviewed by Dr. Abubacker
Physics Educator & NEET/JEE Specialist
Ph.D. in Physics with 19+ years of teaching experience.