Human Reproduction Question 19

Question: Germ cells in mammalian gonads are produced by [CPMT 1992, 93; MP PMT 1997, 2000]

Options:

A) Only mitosis

B) Only meiosis

C) Mitosis and meiosis both

D) Without cell division

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

Spermatogonia/oogonia are produced by mitotic cell division while spermatids and ova are produced after meiotic cell division.