Question

What is called the process of gamete formation in the sexually reproducing animals ?

• A.
  Spermatogenesis
• B.
  oogenesis
• C.
  Gametogenesis
• D.
  Fertilization

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Gametogenesis
Oogenesis is the process of female gamete formation in animals. This process involves meiosis (including meiotic recombination) occurring in the diploid primary oocyte to produce the haploid ovum.

Gametogenesis is the process of male gamete formation in animals.

Gametes are the reproductive cells used during sexual reproduction to produce a new organism called a zygote. Gametes are haploid in nature. The male gamete is called sperm with either X or Y chromosome as sex chromosome. The female gamete is called an egg or ova with X chromosome only as a sex chromosome.

During fertilization, male and female gametes fuse, producing a diploid (i.e., containing paired chromosomes) zygote.

Spermatogenesis is the process of male gamete formation in animals.

So the correct answer is "option c"