Gamete formation Flashcards

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Name for the production of sperm

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spermatogenesis

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Name for the production of eggs of ova

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oogenesis

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3
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what cell does spermatogenesis start with

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spermatogonia

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4
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steps of the sperm to mature sperm

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spermatogonia, primary spermatocyte, secondary spermatocyte, spermatids, mature sperm

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5
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Parts of the mature sperm

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head, body, flagella/tailW

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6
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where does spermatogenesis occur

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testes of male

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7
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Where does oogenesis occur

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in ovaries of females

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8
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describe proccess of meiosis for egg

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the egg begins meiosis but stops at prophase I
once per month 1 cell will continue the process
the final stages of meiosis II do not occur until fertilization

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What is a polar body in oogenesis

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the cell that receives the lesser amount of cytoplasm in meiosis, it will degenerate

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10
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names of the steps of the egg

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oogonium, primary oocyte, secondary oocyte, ovum

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