Asked by Melissa Klassen on May 14, 2024
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When comparing oogenesis and spermatogenesis, which of the following is not true?
A) Both oogenesis and spermatogenesis produce four functional gametes.
B) Oogenesis and spermatogenesis produce haploid gametes.
C) The products of oogenesis and spermatogenesis have half the number of chromosomes as the parent cell.
D) Oogenesis and spermatogenesis begin in the gonads (ovaries and testes) .
Oogenesis
Formation and development of a secondary oocyte or ovum.
Spermatogenesis
The process of sperm cell development, occurring in the male reproductive organs.
Functional Gametes
Mature reproductive cells (sperm in males and ova in females) that are capable of participating in fertilization to produce an embryo.
- Evaluate the comparative aspects and disparities of spermatogenesis and oogenesis.
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sarai lumwaiMay 15, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Oogenesis results in one functional gamete (ovum) and three polar bodies, whereas spermatogenesis produces four functional sperm cells.
Learning Objectives
- Evaluate the comparative aspects and disparities of spermatogenesis and oogenesis.
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