Spermatogenesis and Oogenesis Differ in That

question 78

Multiple Choice

Spermatogenesis and oogenesis differ in that

• A) spermatogenesis produces gametes with greater stores of raw materials than those produced by oogenesis.
• B) spermatocytes remain in prophase of the first meiotic division longer than oocytes.
• C) oogenesis produces four equally functional haploid cells per meiotic event and spermatogenesis does not.
• D) spermatogenesis produces many gametes with meager energy reserves, whereas oogenesis produces relatively few, well-provisioned gametes.
• E) spermatogenesis begins before birth in humans, whereas oogenesis does not start until the onset of puberty.

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