Question

In spermatogenesis, the phase of maturation involves

• A. The formation of spermatogonia from genocytes through mitosis.
• B. The growth of spermatogonia into primary spermatocyte.
• C. The formation of spermatids from primary spermatocytes through meiosis.
• D. The formation of spermatozoa from spermatids.

Answer 1

The correct option is C The formation of spermatids from primary spermatocytes through meiosis.

In the maturation phase of spermatogenesis spermatozoa is formed from secondary spermatocyte. In this phase first maturation division is reductional and produces two secondary spermatocyte. The latter divides by equational division (second maturation division) to form four haploid spermatids. Spermatids receive nourishment from the sertoli cells to from sperms (called spermiogenesis). Thus, the correct answer is option C.