Question
How is a primary spermatocyte different from a secondary spermatocyte?
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Answer
- A primary spermatocyte is diploid and has 46 chromosomes; it undergoes meiosis I and forms two secondary spermatocytes.
- A secondary spermatocyte is haploid and has 23 chromosomes; it undergoes meiosis II and forms two spermatids.
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