The Process of Creating Female Gametes is Called ________

Question

The process of creating female gametes is called ________.
A) spermatogenesis
B) oogenesis
C) spermiogenesis
D) cleavage

Accepted Answer

Oogenesis is the process of creating female gametes, specifically egg cells. Spermatogenesis is the process of creating male gametes, or sperm cells. Spermiogenesis is a stage in spermatogenesis where the immature sperm cells mature into their final shape. Cleavage is the process of cell division that occurs after fertilization in early embryonic development.