During Spermatogenesis, One Spermatogonium Containing

question 59

Multiple Choice

During spermatogenesis, one spermatogonium containing

• A) 46 chromosomes yields 16 spermatozoa, each containing 23 chromosomes
• B) 46 chromosomes yields 1 spermatozoon containing 23 chromosomes and a polar body containing the other 23 chromosomes
• C) 46 chromosomes yields 2 spermatozoa, each containing 23 chromosomes
• D) 46 chromosomes yields 1 spermatozoon containing 46 chromosomes
• E) 23 chromosomes yields 1 spermatozoon containing 23 chromosomes

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