Gametogenesis
Gametogenesis: Overview
Gametogenesis is the process of the formation of gametes. This topic explains the process of spermatogenesis and oogenesis with diagrams that helps us to understand the process involved in gametogenesis.
Important Questions on Gametogenesis





Name the innermost layer of the cumulus oophorus.

What is the difference between cumulus oophorus and corona radiata?

Where will you find the cumulus oophorus?

Identify the picture and mark the parts labelled as X and Y.

The primary spermatocytes are haploid or diploid?

The primary spermatocytes undergo meiotic division to finally form spermatids.


The secondary spermatocytes undergo second meiotic division to form spermatids.


Label the part X, Y and Z in the given image.

Label the part X, Y and Z in the given image.

The nucleus of the spermatid forms the _____ of the sperm.


Which part of the sperm is covered with an acrosome?

Name the term given to the large-scale destruction of primordial follicles during the growth of a human female.
