Germ cells in vertebrate gonads are produced by

Only meiosis

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Only mitosis

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Meiosis and mitosis both

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Maturation without cell division

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The correct option is C Meiosis and mitosis both
The germ cells develop from the primordial germ cells. The primordial germ cells migrate to the developing gonads (ovaries in females and testes in males). These cells undergo mitotic division and increase the number of cells. After a period of mitotic proliferation, the primordial germ cells undergo meiosis and differentiate into mature gametes, which will be developing as either eggs or sperm.
So, the correct answer is option C.

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