10 Questions
Which cells give rise to primordial germ cells (PGCs)?
Epiblast cells
When do primordial germ cells (PGCs) migrate to the developing gonads?
Week 5
What process reduces the gametes to haploid by meiosis?
Gametogenesis
Which gene influences the formation of testes in primordial germ cells (PGCs)?
SRY gene
Where does spermatogenesis take place?
Seminiferous tubules of the testis
During which week do primordial germ cells (PGCs) originate from the postimplantation epiblast cells?
Week 2
Where do primordial germ cells (PGCs) migrate to during gastrulation?
Wall yolk sac
What process do primordial germ cells (PGCs) undergo to reduce the gametes to haploid?
Meiosis
When do primordial germ cells (PGCs) arrive at the developing gonads?
Week 5
When does spermatogenesis begin and how long does it last in men?
Begins at puberty and lasts 64 days
Test your knowledge on the process of gametogenesis, specifically focusing on the formation of male and female gametes. This quiz will cover the origin of primordial germ cells, their migration, and the development of gametes.
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