Question

Germ cells in female gonad and male gonad begin undergoing meiosis simultaneously. What will be ratio of ova and sperms produced?

• A. 1:1
• B. 1:2
• C. 1:4
• D. 2:1

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

1:4

In males from one primary spermatocyte four haploid spermatids are formed whereas in females after meiosis, 1 ova and 3 degenerated polar bodies are formed.

Thus the functional cell will only be the single ovum, therefore, the ratio of ova and sperm produced is 1:4.

So, the correct option is '1:4'