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MHT CET · BIOLOGY · STD 12 - 2. Reproduction in Lower and Higher Animals

Given below is diagram of T. S of testis. Select the option which gives correct identification of function of cells labeled A, B, C and D from the options given below.
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A - cells undergo spermatogenesis to produce spermatozoa.
B - cell responsible for development of male secondary sexual characters.
C - heads of sperms remain attached to these cells.
D - haploid male gamete.

  1. A D only
  2. B A and B only
  3. C C and D only
  4. D A and D only
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(D) A and D only

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i. A: Germinal epithelium
B: Sertoli cell
C: Interstitial cells (Leydig cells)
D: Haploid male gamete
ii. B: Sertoli cells provide nutrition to the developing sperms.
C: Interstitial cells after puberty produces testosterone.