Question

How is a primary spermatocyte different from a secondary spermatocyte?

Answer 1

Primary spermatocyte is a diploid cell that has derived from a spermatogonium. It undergoes meiosis, to divide into two haploid cells. These haploid cells are called secondary spermatocytes. Each secondary spermatocyte contains 23 chromosomes whereas primary spermatocyte contains 46 chromosomes.