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How many sperms are produced by 5 primary spermatocyte?


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Spermatogenesis:

  1. Sperms, which are male gametes, are in charge of sexual reproduction in animals, including humans.
  2. Spermatogenesis refers to the process by which sperms are produced in the testes.

Primary spermatocyte:

  1. The primary spermatocyte is formed first in the process of spermatogenesis; it is diploid in nature and has 46 chromosomes.
  2. Four spermatozoa are formed from a single primary spermatocyte.
  3. As a result, 5 primary spermatocytes will generate 20 sperms.
  4. Later, the sperm produced is released through a process known as spermitation.

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