Mature sperm function best

A) at temperatures slightly warmer than body temperature.
B) at temperatures slightly cooler than body temperature.
C) when high concentrations of glucose are available as an energy source.
D) when the pH of semen is below 6.0.
E) when the pH of semen is above 8.2.


B

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