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spermatocyte /sper·ma·to·cyte/ (sper-mat´o-sīt) a cell developed from a spermatogonium in spermatogenesis.spermatocy´talspermatocyt´ic
primary spermatocyte a diploid cell that has derived from a spermatogonium and can subsequently begin meiosis and divide into two haploid secondary spermatocytes. secondary spermatocyte one of the two haploid cells into which a primary spermatocyte divides, and which in turn gives origin to spermatids.
spermatocyte [sper-mat´o-sīt] the mother cell of a spermatid. primary spermatocyte the original large diploid cell into which a spermatogonium develops; it can later undergo the first meiotic division into the secondary spermatocyte. secondary spermatocyte a haploid cell produced by meiotic division of the primary spermatocyte; it can then develop into the spermatid.
spermatocyte the mother cell of a spermatid. primary spermatocyte daughter cell of a spermatogonium (an incongruous nomenclature in such an intensely masculine context). It undergoes the first meiotic division. secondary spermatocyte a cell produced by meiotic division of the primary spermatocyte, and which gives rise to the spermatid. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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