Spermatogenesis

Question 1

Spermatogenesis begins in the outermost layer of cells called the

Answer 1

seminiferous tubules

Question 2

Spermatogenesis had 4 parts

Answer 2

Mitosis
Meiosis 1
Meiosis 2
Spermiogenesis

Question 3

Step 1 of Spermatogenesis

Answer 3

stem cells called spermatogonia divide by mitosis to produce daughter cells
one daughter cell differentiates into primary spermatocyte

Question 4

Step 2 of Spermatogenesis

Answer 4

primary spermatocytes are the cells that begin Meiosis 1 and divide into secondary spermatocytes

Question 5

Step 3 of Spermatogenesis

Answer 5

secondary spermatocytes are cells that begin Meiosis 2 and become spermatids or gametes

Question 6

Step 4 of Spermatogenesis

Answer 6

spermatids undergo spermiogenesis (maturation) and become spermatozoa or sperm