WAEC Agricultural Science 2009 Question 46

Question 46

Animal Reproduction

Which of the following statements is true of a pig which has only one testis?

  1. A.It will be sterile
  2. B.It can still produce viable sperm
  3. C.All the spermatozoa will be dead
  4. D.It will not be able to mate a sow
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (It can still produce viable sperm)

Explanation

One working testis can still make live sperm, so the boar is fertile though not ideal for breeding.