Question

Manchette formation occurs during which of the following phases of spermiogenesis?

(A) Meiotic phase
(B) Maturation phase
(C) Golgi phase
(D) Cap phase
(E) Acrosomal phase

Answer 1

Manchette formation happens during the maturation phase of spermiogenesis, where spermatids are transformed into mature spermatozoa.

Step-by-step explanation:

Manchette formation occurs during the maturation phase of spermiogenesis. After spermatogonia undergo mitosis and meiosis to become haploid spermatids, the maturation phase reshapes these spermatids into mature spermatozoa with distinct parts, including the acrosome, head, midpiece, and flagellum.

The manchette is a transient microtubular structure that plays a critical role in shaping the sperm head and providing a framework for assembly of the tail.