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Which cells provide nutrition to the germ cells?(a) Sertoli cells(b) Spermatogonia(c) Interstitial cells(d) Leydig cellsThe question was posed to me in an interview for job.Question is from The Male Reproductive System topic in section Human Reproduction of Biology – Class 12

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Correct choice is (a) Sertoli cells

Explanation: Each seminiferous tubule is lined on its inside by two types of cells CALLED male germ cells (spermatogonia) and a few large pyramidal Sertoli cells. The male germ cells undergo MEIOTIC DIVISIONS finally leading to sperm FORMATION, while Sertoli cells provide attachment and nutrition to the germ cells.



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