Question

How many sperms will be produced from 200 primary spermatocytes?

Answer 1

Spermatogenesis:

1. Spermatogenesis is the process of production of male gametes from the spermatogonium (proliferative cells that give rise to sperm cells).
2. The male gametocyte is known as a spermatocyte.
3. Spermatogenesis occurs via the process of meiotic cell division (reductional cell division).
4. Each spermatocyte undergoes meiotic divisions to produce four spermatids.
5. A primary spermatocyte is divided to produce two secondary spermatocytes.
6. A secondary spermatocyte undergoes second meiotic division to give rise to two spermatid cells.
7. Hence, 200 spermatocytes will produce 800 spermatids, which will mature into 800 sperm.