Gametogenesis is a process by which diploid or haploid precursor cells undergo cell division and differentiation to form mature haploid gametes. Depending on the biological life cycle of the organism, gametogenesis occurs by meiotic division of diploid gametocytes into various gametes or by mitotic division of haploid gametogenous cells. For example, plants produce gametes through mitosis in gametophytes. The gametophytes grow from haploid spores after sporic meiosis. The existence of a multicellular, haploid phase in the life cycle between meiosis and gametogenesis is also referred to as alternation of generations.

Gametogenesis in animals

Scheme showing analogies in the process of maturation of the ovum and the development of the spermatids, following their individual pathways. The oocytes and spermatocytes are both gametocytes. Ova and spermatids are complete gametes.

Animals produce gametes directly through meiosis in organs called gonads. Males and females of a species that reproduces sexually have different forms of gametogenesis:

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FIGURE 7 Comparison of mitosis and meiosis FIGURE 8 Diagram of higher plant flower FIGURE 9 Gametogenesis in plants

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estructuras en las que por meiosis se forman los granos de polen o gametas masculinas n haploides a partir de las Celulas Madres de las Microsporas CMMi o Granos de Polen cmgp estos granos de polen son traslados por el viento o por insectos hasta el estigma de la flor donde se hidratan germinan y sufren una mitosis que da origen a dos nucleos haploides

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Descrice the process of gametogenesis in males?
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A. RNA metabolism in gametogenesis Howard Cooke Summary Gametogenesis is critical for the species at a number of levels, at the most basic it is required for reproduction and although in the case of human males spermatogenesis is thought by some to be under environmental threat from oestrogen mimicking pollutants the real threat probably comes from overproduction. In the biological longer term a critical component of gametogenesis is meiosis and recombination which serves to generate variability and provide the driving force behind sexual reproduction. The overall aim of this program is to increase our understanding of the cell biology, in particular RNA metabolism involved in the process of gametogenesis and to develop ways of exploiting… [cont.]
Answered by Bolan - Wed Jul 5 09:01:00 2006

which process restores the diploid chromosome number of the species for the next generation?
Q. After gametogenesis takes place, which process restores the diploid chromosome number of the species for the next generation? 1. oogenesis 2. mitosis 3. fertilization 4. meiosis
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umm biology?? 10 points.... meiosis mitosis?
Q. how could i put gametogenesis, spermatogenesis, oogenesis,sperm. edd and meiosis in 1 sentence... and how to put zygote, fertalization, ovum, sperm, haploid and diploid in 1 sentence plzzz n thank youuu 10 points <3 o for the 1st girl PERSON we actually try our homework and when we cant do it the nice thing to say is please and i need my work done n people that are willing to help will be gifted 10 points no1 asked for your braggingness
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A. The processes spermatogenesis, the production of sperm, and oogenesis, the production of ovum, both create the gametes through meiosis. When two haploid cells, the sperm and the ovum, join through a process called fertalization they produce a diplooid zygote. By the way, my mother always told me please and thank you were the right things to say. I answered this question because the other girl was so rude. Hope this helps!
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