The seminal plasma is rich in:
(A) Fructose
(B) Amino acids
(C) Calcium
(D) Certain enzymes
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → (A), (C) and (D) only
The seminal plasma is the fluid part of semen, made by the seminal vesicles, the prostate and the bulbourethral glands. It gives the sperms nourishment and a medium to move in.
(A) Fructose — Present. It is the sugar that gives energy to the sperms.
(B) Amino acids — Not named. NCERT does not list amino acids among the contents of seminal plasma.
(C) Calcium — Present. Seminal plasma is rich in calcium.
(D) Certain enzymes — Present. It carries certain enzymes too.
NCERT Extract:
The Male Reproductive System – …
