CBSE 2026 · Region 5 · Set 2 · Q22 · 3 marks
(a)Draw a sectional view of seminiferous tubule of a human. Label the following cells in the seminiferous tubule :(i)Cells that divide by mitosis to increase their number(ii)Cells that undergo meiosis I(iii)Cells that undergo meiosis II(iv)Cells that help in the process of spermiogenesis(b)Mention the role of Leydig cells.
(a)
Draw a sectional view of seminiferous tubule of a human. Label the following cells in the seminiferous tubule :
(i)
Cells that divide by mitosis to increase their number
(ii)
Cells that undergo meiosis I
(iii)
Cells that undergo meiosis II
(iv)
Cells that help in the process of spermiogenesis
(b)
Mention the role of Leydig cells.
Marking-scheme solution
(a)
(b)
Leydig cells secrete testosterone/ androgens (which is necessary for spermatogenesis)
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