THORAX ABDOMEN AND PELVIS

MEDICAL

PROSTATE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What type of division do primary spermatocytes go through?
A
mitosis
B
meiosis
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The primary spermatocyte divides meiotically (Meiosis I) into two secondary spermatocytes; each secondary spermatocyte divides into two spermatids by Meiosis II. These develop into mature spermatozoa, also known as sperm cells.

Detailed explanation-2: -No, primary spermatocytes do not undergo mitosis. They undergo meiosis to form four haploid spermatids.

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