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During which stage of meiosis does crossing over occur?
During which stage of meiosis does crossing over occur?
- Meiosis II
- Prophase of Mitosis
- Meiosis I (correct)
- Anaphase of Mitosis
What is the significance of chiasmata in meiosis?
What is the significance of chiasmata in meiosis?
- Chiasmata introduce genetic variation through non-random points of recombination. (correct)
- Chiasmata prevent genetic variation.
- Chiasmata ensure identical daughter cells are produced.
- Chiasmata stop the separation of homologous chromosomes.
What is the main function of 'cleavage' during early embryo development?
What is the main function of 'cleavage' during early embryo development?
- Cleavage creates genetic diversity.
- Cleavage ensures genetic recombination.
- Cleavage provides metabolic support to the dividing cells. (correct)
- Cleavage increases cell mass.
What is the outcome of mitosis in terms of chromosome number?
What is the outcome of mitosis in terms of chromosome number?
At which stage of early embryo development does zygotic protein synthesis begin?
At which stage of early embryo development does zygotic protein synthesis begin?
What cell type determines the development of testis in embryos?
What cell type determines the development of testis in embryos?
In male embryos, what hormone defeminizes the hypothalamus by eliminating the surge center?
In male embryos, what hormone defeminizes the hypothalamus by eliminating the surge center?
Which cells produce Estradiol in female embryos?
Which cells produce Estradiol in female embryos?
What event occurs at the ovulatory surge of LH during puberty in oocyte development?
What event occurs at the ovulatory surge of LH during puberty in oocyte development?
What is the function of polar bodies in oocyte development?
What is the function of polar bodies in oocyte development?
What cell type is formed by meiosis I in oogenesis?
What cell type is formed by meiosis I in oogenesis?
What is the role of the trophoblast in the morula stage?
What is the role of the trophoblast in the morula stage?
Which structure is filled with 'water' due to the osmotic pressure during the blastocyst phase?
Which structure is filled with 'water' due to the osmotic pressure during the blastocyst phase?
When does gonadal sex differentiation typically occur according to the text?
When does gonadal sex differentiation typically occur according to the text?
Which cells migrate from outside the organism into the undifferentiated gonad during sex differentiation?
Which cells migrate from outside the organism into the undifferentiated gonad during sex differentiation?
What is formed by the fusion of the allantois and chorion during placental development?
What is formed by the fusion of the allantois and chorion during placental development?
At what stage do primordial germ cells migrate into the organism to form the genital ridge?
At what stage do primordial germ cells migrate into the organism to form the genital ridge?
What is the total number of chromatids in a secondary oocyte during meiosis II?
What is the total number of chromatids in a secondary oocyte during meiosis II?
Where does fertilization typically occur?
Where does fertilization typically occur?
What happens to the polar body after meiosis II is completed?
What happens to the polar body after meiosis II is completed?
During which stage of meiosis does the secondary oocyte get arrested until fertilization?
During which stage of meiosis does the secondary oocyte get arrested until fertilization?
Where does ovulation typically occur in the female reproductive system?
Where does ovulation typically occur in the female reproductive system?
Which cells originate near the yolk sac and migrate to the developing ovary for differentiation into spermatogonia?
Which cells originate near the yolk sac and migrate to the developing ovary for differentiation into spermatogonia?
What is the primary source of testosterone or androgens in males?
What is the primary source of testosterone or androgens in males?
What is the function of Sertoli cells?
What is the function of Sertoli cells?
Which cell is the last one after cell division in spermatogenesis?
Which cell is the last one after cell division in spermatogenesis?
What is the function of the blood-testis barrier (Lamina propria)?
What is the function of the blood-testis barrier (Lamina propria)?
Where do spermatids undergo morphological changes to become spermatozoa?
Where do spermatids undergo morphological changes to become spermatozoa?
What is the main function of the tail of the epididymis?
What is the main function of the tail of the epididymis?
What is the total number of chromatids in a secondary oocyte during meiosis II?
What is the total number of chromatids in a secondary oocyte during meiosis II?
Where does fertilization typically occur?
Where does fertilization typically occur?
At what stage of early embryo development does zygotic protein synthesis begin?
At what stage of early embryo development does zygotic protein synthesis begin?
What is the function of Sertoli cells?
What is the function of Sertoli cells?
What is the main function of the tail of the epididymis?
What is the main function of the tail of the epididymis?
During which stage of meiosis does crossing over occur?
During which stage of meiosis does crossing over occur?
What is the role of testosterone in sex differentiation according to the text?
What is the role of testosterone in sex differentiation according to the text?
In oogenesis, what event occurs at puberty with the ovulatory surge of LH?
In oogenesis, what event occurs at puberty with the ovulatory surge of LH?
Which cells produce Estradiol during fetal development, according to the text?
Which cells produce Estradiol during fetal development, according to the text?
What is the function of polar bodies in oocyte development as mentioned in the text?
What is the function of polar bodies in oocyte development as mentioned in the text?
During postnatal oocyte development, what is the result of Meiosis I?
During postnatal oocyte development, what is the result of Meiosis I?
What happens to the secondary oocyte after Meiosis I is completed according to the content?
What happens to the secondary oocyte after Meiosis I is completed according to the content?
What is the function of the trophoblast during the morula stage?
What is the function of the trophoblast during the morula stage?
Where do primordial germ cells migrate from into the undifferentiated gonad during sex differentiation?
Where do primordial germ cells migrate from into the undifferentiated gonad during sex differentiation?
What is the outcome of the expansion of the allantois and its fusion with the chorion?
What is the outcome of the expansion of the allantois and its fusion with the chorion?
At which week does phenotypic sex typically become distinguishable?
At which week does phenotypic sex typically become distinguishable?
During embryonic development, what does the extraembryonic mesoderm develop?
During embryonic development, what does the extraembryonic mesoderm develop?
Which structure develops due to sodium pumping by cells from the trophoblast?
Which structure develops due to sodium pumping by cells from the trophoblast?
What is the main difference between oogenesis and spermatogenesis?
What is the main difference between oogenesis and spermatogenesis?
During which stage of meiosis does homologous recombination occur?
During which stage of meiosis does homologous recombination occur?
What is the function of the blood-testis barrier?
What is the function of the blood-testis barrier?
What is a characteristic feature of cleavage during early embryo development?
What is a characteristic feature of cleavage during early embryo development?
What is the primary source of metabolic support during early embryo development?
What is the primary source of metabolic support during early embryo development?
Which event introduces genetic variation into sexual reproduction?
Which event introduces genetic variation into sexual reproduction?
What is the primary source of testosterone or androgens in males?
What is the primary source of testosterone or androgens in males?
Where do spermatids undergo morphological changes to become spermatozoa?
Where do spermatids undergo morphological changes to become spermatozoa?
What is the function of Sertoli cells in spermatogenesis?
What is the function of Sertoli cells in spermatogenesis?
Where are sperm stored in the male reproductive system?
Where are sperm stored in the male reproductive system?
What is the first haploid cell produced during spermatogenesis?
What is the first haploid cell produced during spermatogenesis?
Which cell type undergoes morphological change into spermatozoa during spermiogenesis?
Which cell type undergoes morphological change into spermatozoa during spermiogenesis?
What type of cell division generates 4 haploid daughter cells, each genetically distinct?
What type of cell division generates 4 haploid daughter cells, each genetically distinct?
What is the main purpose of crossing over during meiosis?
What is the main purpose of crossing over during meiosis?
Which stage of early embryo development involves several mitotic divisions without an increase in cell mass?
Which stage of early embryo development involves several mitotic divisions without an increase in cell mass?
What is the function of totipotent cells in early embryo development?
What is the function of totipotent cells in early embryo development?
In oogenesis, what is the outcome of meiosis I in terms of chromosome number?
In oogenesis, what is the outcome of meiosis I in terms of chromosome number?
During fertilization, what is the main purpose of maternal secretions in early embryo development?
During fertilization, what is the main purpose of maternal secretions in early embryo development?
What structure will later become the yolk sac?
What structure will later become the yolk sac?
Which cells are responsible for the development of the chorion (placenta) in the embryo?
Which cells are responsible for the development of the chorion (placenta) in the embryo?
What do polarized cells from the trophoblast pump into the intracellular space during the morula stage?
What do polarized cells from the trophoblast pump into the intracellular space during the morula stage?
During which week does gonadal sex differentiation typically occur?
During which week does gonadal sex differentiation typically occur?
What is formed by the expansion of the allantois and its fusion with the chorion during placental development?
What is formed by the expansion of the allantois and its fusion with the chorion during placental development?
Where do primordial germ cells migrate from outside the organism to form the undifferentiated gonad during sex differentiation?
Where do primordial germ cells migrate from outside the organism to form the undifferentiated gonad during sex differentiation?
What is the main function of Testis determining factor in sex differentiation?
What is the main function of Testis determining factor in sex differentiation?
During oogenesis, what event occurs before parturition in the fetal oogonia?
During oogenesis, what event occurs before parturition in the fetal oogonia?
In sex differentiation, what structure does Estradiol defeminize by eliminating the surge center?
In sex differentiation, what structure does Estradiol defeminize by eliminating the surge center?
What is the function of Polar bodies in oocyte development?
What is the function of Polar bodies in oocyte development?
What happens to the secondary oocyte after Meiosis II is completed?
What happens to the secondary oocyte after Meiosis II is completed?
Which event occurs during postnatal oocyte development with the ovulatory surge of LH at puberty?
Which event occurs during postnatal oocyte development with the ovulatory surge of LH at puberty?
What is the total number of chromatids in a secondary oocyte during meiosis II?
What is the total number of chromatids in a secondary oocyte during meiosis II?
Where does ovulation typically occur in the female reproductive system?
Where does ovulation typically occur in the female reproductive system?
When does Meiosis II get completed in the female reproductive system?
When does Meiosis II get completed in the female reproductive system?
Where does fertilization typically occur?
Where does fertilization typically occur?
What is the fate of the polar body in oocyte development?
What is the fate of the polar body in oocyte development?
Where do spermatogonium develop during fetal life?
Where do spermatogonium develop during fetal life?
What is the primary role of Leydig cells in male mammals?
What is the primary role of Leydig cells in male mammals?
Where does spermiogenesis occur in the male reproductive system?
Where does spermiogenesis occur in the male reproductive system?
Which cell type is responsible for producing inhibin and estradiol in the testicles?
Which cell type is responsible for producing inhibin and estradiol in the testicles?
What is the primary function of Sperm Acrosome?
What is the primary function of Sperm Acrosome?
During which stage of spermatogenesis do Spermatocytes undergo morphological changes?
During which stage of spermatogenesis do Spermatocytes undergo morphological changes?
What is the average timeframe for sperm transit through the Epididymis?
What is the average timeframe for sperm transit through the Epididymis?
