Gamete formation Flashcards
Name for the production of sperm
spermatogenesis
Name for the production of eggs of ova
oogenesis
what cell does spermatogenesis start with
spermatogonia
steps of the sperm to mature sperm
spermatogonia, primary spermatocyte, secondary spermatocyte, spermatids, mature sperm
Parts of the mature sperm
head, body, flagella/tailW
where does spermatogenesis occur
testes of male
Where does oogenesis occur
in ovaries of females
describe proccess of meiosis for egg
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
What is a polar body in oogenesis
the cell that receives the lesser amount of cytoplasm in meiosis, it will degenerate
names of the steps of the egg
oogonium, primary oocyte, secondary oocyte, ovum