Quiz & Worksheet - Spermatogenesis

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Forty sperm are made by the end of spermatogenesis. How many spermatogonium entered meiosis?

Worksheet

Print Spermatogenesis: How the Reproductive System Produces Sperm Worksheet

1. Which of the following is true about sperm?

They are haploid and have one copy of each chromosome.
They are diploid and have two copies of each chromosome.
They are haploid and have two copies of each chromosome.
They are diploid and have one copy of each chromosome.
They are tetraploid and have four copies of each chromosome.

2. What are the three basic components of a functional mature sperm cell?

A flagellum, a nucleus, and an acrosome
A nucleus, cytosol, and a flagellum
Mitochondria, a flagellum, and a nucleus
An acrosome, a flagellum, and mitochondria
A nucleus, mitochondria, and an acrosome

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About This Quiz & Worksheet

Spermatogenesis is an important concept in biology and reproduction, and this quiz/worksheet will help you assess your understanding of its components and related terms.

Quiz & Worksheet Goals

In these assessments you'll be tested on the components and functions of:

The acrosome
Somatic cells
Mature sperm cells
Sperm
Spermatogonium

Skills Practiced

This quiz and worksheet allow students to test the following skills:

Reading comprehension - ensure that you draw the most important information from the lesson on the characteristics of sperm
Information recall - access the knowledge you've gained regarding spermatogonium, functional mature sperm cells, and the function of the acrosome
Distinguishing differences - compare and contrast different categories of cells

Additional Learning

To learn more about spermatogenesis and reproduction, review the accompanying lesson Spermatogenesis: How the Male Reproductive System Produces Sperm. This lesson covers the following objectives:

Define spermatogenesis and understand its function
Know what somniferous tubules are
Know the role of germ cells
Familiarize yourself with sperm anatomy, including the components of the acrosome and flagellum
Categorize sertoli cells

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