Which of the following statements are true for spermatogenesis but do not hold true for Oogenesis? (a) It results in the formation of haploid gametes (b) Differentiation of gamete occurs after the completion of meiosis (c) Meiosis occurs continuously in a mitotically dividing stem cell population (d) It is controlled by the Luteinising hormone (LH) and Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH) secreted by the anterior pituitary (e) It is initiated at puberty Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
(c) and (e) only
(b) and (c) only
(b), (d) and (e) only
(b), (c) and (e) only
In spermatogenesis, differentiation of gametes (spermiogenesis) occurs after the completion of meiosis. Meiosis occurs continuously in a mitotically dividing stem cell population (spermatogonia) throughout the reproductive life of a male. Spermatogenesis is initiated at puberty. These features do not hold true for oogenesis, where meiosis is arrested and not continuous, and initiation occurs during embryonic development.
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