Asked by Joshua Leahy on Apr 27, 2024

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At the beginning of spermatogenesis, cells are called ____ and contain 46 chromosomes.

A) spermatogenic cells
B) semen
C) spermatogonia
D) spermatocytes
E) sperm cells

Spermatogenic Cells

Cells located in the testis that are involved in the production and development of sperm.

Spermatogonia

The earliest cell in the process of spermatogenesis.

Spermatocytes

The cells that result when spermatogonia undergo mitosis.

  • Recognize the procedure of sperm formation.
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Francy BlancApr 29, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
At the beginning of spermatogenesis, the cells are called spermatogonia, and they contain 46 chromosomes, which is the diploid number for humans. These cells undergo mitosis and meiosis to eventually form sperm cells.