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hese undergo Spermiogenesis to become Spermatozoan.
Spermatids
Primary Spermatocytes
Spermatagonia
Secondary Spermatocytes
Spermatids
Primary Spermatocytes
Spermatagonia
Secondary Spermatocytes
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The process you're referring to is part of spermatogenesis, which is the development of sperm cells within the male reproductive system. Here's a brief overview of each of the terms you've mentioned, in the order they occur during spermatogenesis:
1. **Spermatogonia**: These are the initial germ cells in the testes. They are diploid (2n) and undergo mitosis to produce primary spermatocytes.
2. **Primary Spermatocytes**: These are the cells that result from the division of spermatogonia. Primary spermatocytes are diploid (2n) and undergo meiosis I to produce secondary spermatocytes.
3. **Secondary Spermatocytes**: These are the haploid (n) cells resulting from meiosis I of primary spermatocytes. They undergo meiosis II, leading to the formation of spermatids.
4. **Spermatids**: These are the haploid (n) cells resulting from meiosis II of secondary spermatocytes. They undergo a process called spermiogenesis, during which they transform into mature spermatozoa (sperm cells).
5. **Spermatozoa (Sperm Cells)**: The final product of spermatogenesis, these are the fully developed male gametes capable of fertilizing an egg.
In summary, the progression is: Spermatogonia → Primary Spermatocytes → Secondary Spermatocytes → Spermatids → Spermatozoa.
1. **Spermatogonia**: These are the initial germ cells in the testes. They are diploid (2n) and undergo mitosis to produce primary spermatocytes.
2. **Primary Spermatocytes**: These are the cells that result from the division of spermatogonia. Primary spermatocytes are diploid (2n) and undergo meiosis I to produce secondary spermatocytes.
3. **Secondary Spermatocytes**: These are the haploid (n) cells resulting from meiosis I of primary spermatocytes. They undergo meiosis II, leading to the formation of spermatids.
4. **Spermatids**: These are the haploid (n) cells resulting from meiosis II of secondary spermatocytes. They undergo a process called spermiogenesis, during which they transform into mature spermatozoa (sperm cells).
5. **Spermatozoa (Sperm Cells)**: The final product of spermatogenesis, these are the fully developed male gametes capable of fertilizing an egg.
In summary, the progression is: Spermatogonia → Primary Spermatocytes → Secondary Spermatocytes → Spermatids → Spermatozoa.
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