In a Certain Male Individual, Primary Spermatocytes Do Not Divide

question 39

Multiple Choice

In a certain male individual, primary spermatocytes do not divide into secondary spermatocytes, yet still undergo spermiogenesis and form mature sperm. How will the resulting sperm differ from normal sperm? 

• A)The abnormal sperm will have 23 chromosomes instead of 46.
• B)The abnormal sperm will be diploid instead of haploid.
• C)The abnormal sperm won't develop a tail or acrosomal cap.
• D)The abnormal sperm are all type A cells.

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