What allows the compaction of chromatin in the process of spermiogenesis?
A)histones
B)acrosome
C)protamines
D)testosterone

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The compaction of chromatin in spermiogenesis is achieved through the replacement of histones with protamines. This allows for high density packaging of DNA in the sperm nucleus. The acrosome is a structure found in sperm that helps with fertilization, but it does not play a role in chromatin compaction. Testosterone is a hormone that is involved in spermatogenesis, but it does not directly affect chromatin compaction. Therefore, choice C (protamines) is the best answer.

What Allows the Compaction of Chromatin in the Process of Spermiogenesis