Home
Class 12
BIOLOGY
The process of deposition of sperm in th...

The process of deposition of sperm in the vagian during sexual intercourse is called

A

fertilisation

B

insemination

C

capacitation

D

None of these

Text Solution

AI Generated Solution

The correct Answer is:
**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding the Question**: The question asks for the term that describes the process of depositing sperm in the vagina during sexual intercourse. 2. **Identifying Key Terms**: The key terms in the question are "deposition of sperm," "vagina," and "sexual intercourse." 3. **Considering the Options**: The options provided are: - A) Fertilisation - B) Insemination - C) Capacitation - D) None of these 4. **Analyzing Each Option**: - **Fertilisation**: This is the process where a sperm cell fuses with an egg cell, leading to the formation of a zygote. This occurs after insemination, not during it. - **Insemination**: This term specifically refers to the introduction of sperm into the female reproductive tract, particularly during sexual intercourse. - **Capacitation**: This is a process that sperm undergo after entering the female reproductive tract, which enables them to fertilize an egg. It does not refer to the act of depositing sperm. - **None of these**: This option is not applicable since one of the terms fits the description. 5. **Conclusion**: Based on the analysis, the correct answer is **B) Insemination**. This term directly refers to the process of depositing sperm in the vagina during sexual intercourse. **Final Answer**: The process of deposition of sperm in the vagina during sexual intercourse is called **insemination**. ---
Doubtnut Promotions Banner Mobile Dark
|

Topper's Solved these Questions

  • HUMAN REPRODUCTION

    ARIHANT NEET|Exercise CHAPTER EXERCISES A(TAKING IT TOGETHER)|234 Videos
  • HUMAN REPRODUCTION

    ARIHANT NEET|Exercise MEDICAL ENTRANCES SPECIAL FORMAT QUESTIONS (STATEMENTS BASED QUESTIONS)|14 Videos
  • HUMAN REPRODUCTION

    ARIHANT NEET|Exercise CHECK POINT 3.3|15 Videos
  • HUMAN HEALTH AND DISEASES

    ARIHANT NEET|Exercise CHAPTER EXCERCISES ((B) MEDICAL ENTRANCES GALLERY (COLLECTION OF QUESTIONS ASKED IN NEET & VARIOUS MEDICAL ENTRANCE EXAMS))|42 Videos
  • MECHANISM OF EVOLUTION

    ARIHANT NEET|Exercise Chapter Exercises (C ) Medical entrances gallary (Collection of Questions Asked in NEET & Various Medical Entrance Exams )|26 Videos