spermatid

(noun)

A haploid cell produced by meiosis of a spermatocyte that develops into a spermatozoon.

Related Terms

  • axoneme
  • spermatogonium
  • spermatozoa
  • spermatocyte

Examples of spermatid in the following topics:

  • Spermatogenesis

    • Each primary spermatocyte divides into two secondary spermatocytes and each secondary spermatocyte into two spermatids or young spermatozoa.
    • Secondary spermatocytes later divide into haploid spermatids.
    • 2) Spermatidogenesis: The creation of spermatids from secondary spermatocytes.
    • Secondary spermatocytes produced earlier rapidly enter meiosis II and divide to produce haploid spermatids.
    • Spermatid DNA also undergoes packaging, becoming highly condensed.
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