Germ cells in mammalian gonads are produced by

Only mitosis

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Only meiosis

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Mitosis and meiosis both

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Without cell division

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Solution

The correct option is B Mitosis and meiosis both
In the development of large mammalian species germ cells are responsible for production of the sex gametes and thus the next generation of that species. Spermatogenesis and oogenesis both are occured by the mitosis and the meiosis.
Thus, the correct answer is option C.

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