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Hydrogen is the most abundant element in the universe, making up ~75% of all matter.
Which of the following statements are true for spermatogenesis but do not hold true for oogenesis? (a) It results in the formation of haploid gametes (b) Differentiation of gamete occurs after the completion of meiosis (c) Meiosis occurs continuously in a mitotically dividing stem cell population (d) It is controlled by the Luteinizing Hormone (LH) and Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH) secreted by the anterior pituitary (e) It is initiated at puberty Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
To solve this problem, we need to identify which statements are true for spermatogenesis but not for oogenesis. Let's analyze each statement:(a) It results in the formation of haploid gametes: - Both spermatogenesis and oogenesis result in haploid gametes, so this statement is true for both processes.(b) Differentiation of gamete occurs after the completion of meiosis: - In spermatogenesis, spermatids differentiate into spermatozoa after meiosis is complete. - In oogenesis, the primary oocyte completes meiosis I to form a secondary oocyte and a polar body, and meiosis II is completed only if fertilization occurs. - Therefore, this statement is more applicable to spermatogenesis.(c) Meiosis occurs continuously in a mitotically dividing stem cell population: - In spermatogenesis, spermatogonia continuously divide mitotically and some enter meiosis to form sperm. - In oogenesis, meiosis is not continuous; it starts before birth and is arrested until puberty. - Thus, this statement is true for spermatogenesis but not for oogenesis.(d) It is controlled by the Luteinizing Hormone (LH) and Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH) secreted by the anterior pituitary: - Both processes are regulated by LH and FSH, so this statement is true for both.(e) It is initiated at puberty: - Spermatogenesis begins at puberty, while oogenesis begins before birth and continues at puberty. - Therefore, this statement is specific to spermatogenesis.Based on the analysis, the statements that are true for spermatogenesis but not for oogenesis are:(b), (c), and (e).This corresponds to Option 4.
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