Cell Division Phases Quiz

Questions and Answers

What is the primary function of meiosis during gametogenesis?

To enhance cytodifferentiation

To promote further mitotic divisions

To increase the number of chromosomes

To reduce the number of chromosomes (correct)

At what point do primordial germ cells become recognizable in genetic females?

24 days post-fertilization (correct)

6 weeks post-fertilization

10 days post-fertilization

3 months post-fertilization

What happens to most oogonia by the end of the third month of development?

They arrange in clusters surrounded by flat epithelial cells (correct)

They stop dividing completely

They begin to divide by meiosis

They migrate to the yolk sac

Which term describes the migration of primitive germ cells from the yolk sac to the gonads?

Amoeboid movement Signup and view all the answers

What triggers some oogonia to arrest their division in prophase of meiosis I?

Developmental timing Signup and view all the answers

What is the estimated maximum number of germ cells in the ovary by the fifth month of prenatal development?

7 million Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about cytodifferentiation in oogenesis is true?

It is involved in the maturation of germ cells Signup and view all the answers

What becomes of the majority of oogonia after dividing by mitosis?

They differentiate into primary oocytes Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary genetic abnormality associated with Turner syndrome?

Monosomy X Signup and view all the answers

Which structural abnormality is characterized by a deletion on chromosome 5?

Cri-du-chat syndrome Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following conditions is NOT classified under trisomy?

Klinefelter syndrome Signup and view all the answers

During spermatogenesis, which substance replaces histones for chromatin compaction?

Protamine Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following cell types is typically found outside the blood-testis barrier?

Spermatogonium Signup and view all the answers

What defines the difference between spermatogenesis and spermiogenesis?

Spermatogenesis results in immature sperm, while spermiogenesis results in fully functional sperm. Signup and view all the answers

At which point does meiosis initiate in males compared to females?

Meiosis begins in males at puberty and is ongoing, while in females it starts before birth and pauses. Signup and view all the answers

How does the motility of spermatozoa change during their passage through the reproductive system?

Spermatozoa gain full motility only after leaving the epididymis. Signup and view all the answers

What role do Sertoli cells play in the reproductive system?

They provide structural and nutritional support to developing sperm cells. Signup and view all the answers

What hormonal actions are primarily responsible for endometrial changes during the menstrual cycle?

Estrogen and progesterone. Signup and view all the answers

What is a probable embryological explanation for teeth appearing in a mediastinal mass seen in a chest x-ray?

It indicates the presence of a teratoma, involving developmental remnants. Signup and view all the answers

What typically underlies most spontaneous abortions during the early weeks of pregnancy?

Genetic abnormalities within the embryo. Signup and view all the answers

During which stages of oogenesis is meiosis arrested in females?

At prophase I and metaphase II stages. Signup and view all the answers

What structure is temporarily formed during the process of separation?

Chiasma Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following processes enhances genetic variability?

Crossover Signup and view all the answers

Where are primordial germ cells (PGCs) formed during embryonic development?

Epiblast Signup and view all the answers

What is the fate of primordial germ cells after they move through the primitive streak?

They migrate to the yolk sac. Signup and view all the answers

By the end of which week do primordial germ cells arrive at the developing gonads?

Fifth week Signup and view all the answers

What is the outcome of mitotic divisions during the migration of PGCs?

Increased cell number Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of random distribution of homologous chromosomes?

It enhances genetic diversity. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a result of the separation of homologous chromosomes?

Formation of a zygote Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of meiosis in germ cells?

To reduce the chromosome number to the haploid state Signup and view all the answers

What occurs during the crossover events in meiosis I?

Interchange of chromatid segments between homologous chromosomes Signup and view all the answers

How many times do germ cells undergo division during meiosis?

Twice to produce haploid cells Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of chemostatic attractants in the development of gonads?

To help germ cells locate their path to the gonads Signup and view all the answers

What happens if germ cells fail to reach the gonadal ridges?

The gonads will not develop Signup and view all the answers

At the beginning of meiosis I, what is true about male and female germ cells?

They replicate DNA to duplicate their chromosomes Signup and view all the answers

Meiosis is analogous to which process that also involves cell division?

Mitosis Signup and view all the answers

Which stage of meiosis involves the alignment of chromosomes at the cell equator?

Metaphase I Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Meiosis Overview

Cell division process in germ cells to create male (sperm) and female (egg) gametes.
Involves two rounds of division: Meiosis I and II, reducing chromosome count to haploid (23 chromosomes).
DNA replication occurs before Meiosis I, producing sister chromatids from 46 chromosomes.

Crossover Events

Critical during Meiosis I, involving exchange of chromatid segments between homologous chromosomes.
Creates chiasma, an X-like structure where chromatids temporarily unite.
Enhances genetic variability by redistributing genetic material.

Gametogenesis

Begins with primordial germ cells (PGCs) formed in the epiblast during the second week of embryonic development.
PGCs migrate to the yolk sac, then to developing gonads by the fifth week.
Undergo mitotic divisions to increase number and prepare for fertilization through meiosis and cytodifferentiation.

Oogenesis Process

Primitive germ cells become recognizable at 24 days post-fertilization.
Differentiate into oogonia and invade genital ridges by the sixth week.
Oogonia undergo multiple mitotic divisions, with peak germ cell count (approximately 7 million) reached by the fifth month.

Male Gametogenesis

Spermatozoa migrate to the epididymis where they gain full motility.
Distinction made between spermatogenesis (formation of sperm) and spermiogenesis (maturation of spermatids into sperm).

Hormonal Regulation

The menstrual cycle and endometrial changes are influenced by various hormones.
Sertoli cells in testes are stimulated by testosterone and follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH).

Numerical Abnormalities in Development

Common examples include Trisomy 21 (Down Syndrome), Trisomy 18, and Trisomy 13.
Conditions like Klinefelter Syndrome and Turner Syndrome are also noted.

Structural Abnormalities

Conditions associated with structural chromosomal abnormalities include Cri-du-chat syndrome, Angelman syndrome, and Fragile X syndrome.

Review Questions Context

Focus on details like histone replacement during spermatogenesis, characteristics of cell types involved, and the processes of mitosis in germ cells.

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Test your knowledge on the stages of cell division, including Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, and Telophase. This quiz will challenge your understanding of these critical processes and help reinforce your learning in biology.