Which of the following cells during gametogenesis is normally diploid?...
During gametogenesis, the cell that is normally diploid is:
- Spermatogonia
- Spermatogonia are the diploid cells in the testes that undergo mitosis to produce more spermatogonia or differentiate into primary spermatocytes.
- They are the germ cells that give rise to sperm cells through the process of spermatogenesis.
Therefore, the correct answer is C: Spermatogonia.
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Which of the following cells during gametogenesis is normally diploid?...
Understanding Gametogenesis
Gametogenesis is the process by which gametes (sperm and eggs) are produced in organisms, involving a series of cell divisions and differentiations.
Diploid vs. Haploid Cells
- Diploid Cells (2n): These contain two complete sets of chromosomes, one from each parent.
- Haploid Cells (n): These contain only one set of chromosomes, which is essential for gametes to ensure that when fertilization occurs, the resulting zygote has the correct diploid number.
Which Cell is Diploid?
Among the options provided:
- Primary Polar Body: This is a haploid cell created during oogenesis, resulting from the first meiotic division.
- Spermatid: This is a haploid cell, resulting from the second meiotic division in spermatogenesis.
- Spermatogonia: This is the correct answer. Spermatogonia are the initial germ cells in the testes and are diploid (2n). They undergo mitosis to produce more spermatogonia or enter meiosis to form spermatocytes.
- Secondary Polar Body: This is also a haploid cell, formed after the second meiotic division in oogenesis.
Conclusion
Thus, the only diploid cell listed is the spermatogonia (option C). They play a crucial role in the formation of sperm cells through subsequent divisions, ensuring the continuity of genetic information during reproduction.