spermatocyte

Examples of spermatocyte in the following topics:

• Gametogenesis (Spermatogenesis and Oogenesis)

  • Meiosis begins with a cell called a primary spermatocyte.
  • At the end of the first meiotic division, a haploid cell is produced called a secondary spermatocyte.
  • Four sperm result from each primary spermatocyte that goes through meiosis.
  • During spermatogenesis, four sperm result from each primary spermatocyte, which divides into two haploid secondary spermatocytes; these cells will go through a second meiotic division to produce four spermatids.

• Hormonal Regulation of the Reproductive System

  • In males, FSH stimulates primary spermatocytes to undergo the first division of meiosis, to form secondary spermatocytes, leading to the maturation of sperm cells.