Gametogenesis (oogenesis, spermatogenesis) Flashcards
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Spermatogenesis is the
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e production or development of mature spermatozoa
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1 primary spermatocyte —>
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4 gametes
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Primordial germ cell to sperm cell journey?
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Primordial germ cell - mitotic division - primary spermatocyte (DIPLOID) - 1st meiotic division - secondary spermatocyte (HAPLOID) - secondary meiotic division - spermatids (HAPLOID)- sperm cells (HAPLOID)
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Oogonium to egg journey?
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Oogonium - primary oocyte (DIPLOID)- secondary oocyte(HAPLOID)- egg and polar body
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1 primary oocyte —>
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1 gamete (+ polar bodies)