Question

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

• A. $1:4$
• B. $1:2$
• C. $1:1$
• D. $2:1$

Answer 1

The correct option is A $1:4$

Product of meiosis in gonads
From a diploid primary spermatocyte, four haploid spermatozoa are produced through meiosis.
From a diploid primary oocyte, only one haploid ovum is formed.
The remaining are polar bodies which do not develop as egg cells or ovum.
Ratio of ova and sperm produced will be $1:4$.