In What Way is Spermatogenesis Similar to Oogenesis

Question

In what way is spermatogenesis similar to oogenesis?
A) Both occur continuously from puberty on.
B) Both result in four daughter cells.
C) Both result in cells with half the diploid chromosome number.
D) Both are arrested in prophase I.
E) Both result in one or two polar bodies.

Accepted Answer

Both spermatogenesis and oogenesis result in cells with half the diploid chromosome number. Spermatogenesis produces four functional sperm cells, while oogenesis produces one functional egg cell and up to three polar bodies.