Question

The process of formation of sperms is called

• A. Spermiation
• B. Spermiogenesis
• C. Spermatogenesis
• D. Oogenesis

Answer 1

The correct option is C Spermatogenesis

Spermatogenesis is the process by which spermatozoa or sperm cells are produced from spermatogonial stem cells through mitosis and meiosis. The spermatogonium(2n) undergoes mitosis to form primary spermatocytes(n). The primary spermatocytes divide meiotically to form the secondary spermatocyte (n) which further divide to from the spermatids(n). These spermatids mature to form the sperms(n). The ploidy of secondary spermatocytes is n(haploid). Thus the correct answer is option c.