APFIVE Comparing Spermatogenesis and Oogenesis
The table below compares the outcomes of spermatogenesis and oogenesis. Which of the following statements about these processes is false?
| Process | Outcome |
|---|---|
| Spermatogenesis | Four viable sperm cells |
| Oogenesis | One ovum and three polar bodies |
A
Spermatogenesis results in the production of four functional sperm cells.
B
Both spermatogenesis and oogenesis yield four equally viable gametes from one diploid precursor cell.
C
The difference in gamete production between males and females reflects adaptations to different reproductive strategies.
D
Oogenesis produces one ovum with the remaining cell divisions forming polar bodies with minimal cytoplasm.
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