Asked by Amber McDaniel on Jun 03, 2024

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Which of the following statements about spermatogenesis is NOT true?

A) Each spermatic forms two sperm.
B) The secondary spermatocytes form two spermatids.
C) The spermatogonium forms the primary spermatocyte.
D) The primary spermatocyte forms two secondary spermatocytes.

Spermatogenesis

The process of sperm cell development, occurring in the testes of males.

Spermatocytes

Cells in the testes that undergo meiosis to produce sperm.

Spermatids

Immature male sex cells that result from the division of secondary spermatocytes and will eventually develop into mature sperm.

  • Identify and describe the stages of gametogenesis in both males and females.
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Zybrea KnightJun 05, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Each primary spermatocyte forms two secondary spermatocytes, and each secondary spermatocyte forms two spermatids, which then differentiate into spermatozoa. However, each spermatogonium divides mitotically to give rise to two identical daughter cells, one of which remains a spermatogonium and the other differentiates into a primary spermatocyte. Therefore, statement A is not true.