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What process involves the conversion of germ cells into male and female gametes?
What process involves the conversion of germ cells into male and female gametes?
- Mitotic division
- Fertilization
- Cytodifferentiation
- Gametogenesis (correct)
Which structure is formed after the fertilization of the female gamete?
Which structure is formed after the fertilization of the female gamete?
- Germ cells
- Sperm
- Zygote (correct)
- Yolk sac
How many homologous pairs of chromosomes are embedded in the DNA of an individual?
How many homologous pairs of chromosomes are embedded in the DNA of an individual?
- 23 pairs (correct)
- 20 pairs
- 25 pairs
- 26 pairs
Which cells are genetically identical to the parent cell in the process of mitosis?
Which cells are genetically identical to the parent cell in the process of mitosis?
What is the function of meiosis in gametogenesis?
What is the function of meiosis in gametogenesis?
At fertilization, what is the result in terms of chromosome number?
At fertilization, what is the result in terms of chromosome number?
What is the main function of Sertoli cells in the process of spermatogenesis?
What is the main function of Sertoli cells in the process of spermatogenesis?
Which cells surround germ cells in the testis at birth?
Which cells surround germ cells in the testis at birth?
What is the term for the condition characterized by very few sperm in the ejaculate?
What is the term for the condition characterized by very few sperm in the ejaculate?
Which type of spermatogonia give rise to primary spermatocytes?
Which type of spermatogonia give rise to primary spermatocytes?
What is the main function of sustentacular cells in spermatogenesis?
What is the main function of sustentacular cells in spermatogenesis?
During which stage of meiosis are secondary spermatocytes formed?
During which stage of meiosis are secondary spermatocytes formed?
Which syndrome is characterized by the absence of ovaries and is found only in women?
Which syndrome is characterized by the absence of ovaries and is found only in women?
Which trisomy is associated with a high incidence of leukemia, infections, thyroid dysfunction, and premature aging?
Which trisomy is associated with a high incidence of leukemia, infections, thyroid dysfunction, and premature aging?
Which chromosome abnormality leads to sterility, gynecomastia, and testicular atrophy, and is detected at puberty?
Which chromosome abnormality leads to sterility, gynecomastia, and testicular atrophy, and is detected at puberty?
Which syndrome is characterized by upward slanting eyes, epicanthal folds, flat faces, cardiac defects, small ears, and hypotonia?
Which syndrome is characterized by upward slanting eyes, epicanthal folds, flat faces, cardiac defects, small ears, and hypotonia?
Which condition is found only in males and may lead to possible mental retardation if the individual has a XXXY karyotype?
Which condition is found only in males and may lead to possible mental retardation if the individual has a XXXY karyotype?
Which trisomy is associated with the characteristic features of microphthalmia, enophthalmia, and coloboma?
Which trisomy is associated with the characteristic features of microphthalmia, enophthalmia, and coloboma?
What is the term for the stage when the Granulosa cells transform into Cumulus oophorus?
What is the term for the stage when the Granulosa cells transform into Cumulus oophorus?
Which cell type changes into Granulosa cells during follicle maturation?
Which cell type changes into Granulosa cells during follicle maturation?
What is the fate of the polar body in the maturation and ovulation process?
What is the fate of the polar body in the maturation and ovulation process?
Which layer forms coats to create Theca folliculi?
Which layer forms coats to create Theca folliculi?
What marks the completion of Meiotic division II?
What marks the completion of Meiotic division II?
Which protein component inactivates BMP-4 gene during organogenesis?
Which protein component inactivates BMP-4 gene during organogenesis?
What is the function of somatic or parietal mesoderm?
What is the function of somatic or parietal mesoderm?
Which embryonic layer connects the Paraxial to the Lateral layer?
Which embryonic layer connects the Paraxial to the Lateral layer?
What does the Vitelline duct represent in embryonic development?
What does the Vitelline duct represent in embryonic development?
Which region undergoes enfolding and rapid longitudinal growth of the central nervous system?
Which region undergoes enfolding and rapid longitudinal growth of the central nervous system?
What is the role of Homeobox Genes in embryonic development?
What is the role of Homeobox Genes in embryonic development?
What does the Allantois become in the embryo's development?
What does the Allantois become in the embryo's development?
