The ability of any species to reproduce is vital for its survival. While certain organisms utilize asexual reproduction, humans and other mammals depend on sexual reproduction to ensure the continuation of their species. Specialized sex cells are produced to facilitate the transmission of genetic information from parents to offspring.
Gametogenesis is a biological phenomenon in which cells undergo division and maturation, transforming diploid or haploid precursor cells into fully developed haploid gametes. The process of gametogenesis involves either the meiotic division of diploid gametocytes into distinct gametes or mitosis, depending on the organism's specific biological life cycle.
In mammals and higher plants, there are two different types of gametes: male and female. These are created through specialized processes in the reproductive organs called gonads. In males, the gonads are called testes, and in females, they are called ovaries. The process of making gametes is different between males and females:
(i) Multiplication Phase
(ii) Growth Phase
(iii) Maturation Phase
Because there are two kinds of gametes, spermatozoa and ova.
Difference between Spermatogenesis & Spermiogenesis
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Process of Ovulation
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In this document you have learnt the following:
- The primary sex organs – the testis in males and the ovaries in females – produce gametes, i.e., sperms and eggs, through a process known as gametogenesis.
- The process of formation of spermatozoa in the seminiferous tubules of the testis is known as spermatogenesis. The wall of seminiferous tubules is lined by cuboidal spermatogonia (male germ cells) and columnar Sertoli cells.
- Spermatogenesis is initiated due to an increase in gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) by the hypothalamus.
- Secretions from the epididymis, vas deferens, seminal vesicle, and prostate are required for sperm maturation and motility.
- Oogenesis occurs in various organisms. therefore, it supports the evidence of basic relationships among the organisms.
- The process of formation of a mature female gamete is called Oogenesis.
- The tertiary follicle in the ovary changes into mature follicle or Graaffian follicle.
- The secondary oocyte forms a new membrane called zona pellucida.
- The Graafian follicle ruptures to release the secondary oocyte from the ovary by the process called Ovulation.
- Similarities between spermatogenesis and oogenesis.
- Differences between spermatogenesis and oogenesis.
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