In the context of humans, which one of the following groups will have 46 chromosomes: |
Spermatogonia and secondary spermatocytes Spermatids and ovum Oogonia and spermatogonia Sperm and second polar body |
Oogonia and spermatogonia |
The correct answer is Option (3) → Oogonia and spermatogonia In humans, the chromosome number is diploid (2n = 46) in somatic cells and germ cells before meiosis, and haploid (n = 23) in gametes (sperm and egg) and certain cells produced during meiosis. Spermatogonia and secondary spermatocytes:
Spermatids and ovum:
Oogonia and spermatogonia:
Sperm and second polar body:
Schematic representation of (a) Spermatogenesis; (b) Oogenesis |