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Which cells give rise to primordial germ cells (PGCs)?
Which cells give rise to primordial germ cells (PGCs)?
- Spermatogonia
- Epiblast cells (correct)
- Gonad cells
- Yolk sac cells
When do primordial germ cells (PGCs) migrate to the developing gonads?
When do primordial germ cells (PGCs) migrate to the developing gonads?
- Week 5 (correct)
- Week 2
- Week 4
- Week 3
What process reduces the gametes to haploid by meiosis?
What process reduces the gametes to haploid by meiosis?
- Mitosis
- Fertilization
- Gastrulation
- Gametogenesis (correct)
Which gene influences the formation of testes in primordial germ cells (PGCs)?
Which gene influences the formation of testes in primordial germ cells (PGCs)?
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Where does spermatogenesis take place?
Where does spermatogenesis take place?
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During which week do primordial germ cells (PGCs) originate from the postimplantation epiblast cells?
During which week do primordial germ cells (PGCs) originate from the postimplantation epiblast cells?
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Where do primordial germ cells (PGCs) migrate to during gastrulation?
Where do primordial germ cells (PGCs) migrate to during gastrulation?
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What process do primordial germ cells (PGCs) undergo to reduce the gametes to haploid?
What process do primordial germ cells (PGCs) undergo to reduce the gametes to haploid?
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When do primordial germ cells (PGCs) arrive at the developing gonads?
When do primordial germ cells (PGCs) arrive at the developing gonads?
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When does spermatogenesis begin and how long does it last in men?
When does spermatogenesis begin and how long does it last in men?
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