Question

what is the maturation process in which spermatids elongate and shed excess cytoplasm?
○ meiosis i
○ spermatogenesis
○ meiosis ii
○ spermiogenesis

Explanation:

• Meiosis I and Meiosis II are stages of cell division (reductional and equational division) in gamete formation, not the maturation process of spermatids.
• Spermatogenesis is the overall process of sperm production (including mitosis, meiosis, and spermiogenesis).
• Spermiogenesis is the phase of spermatogenesis where spermatids undergo morphological changes (elongation, shedding excess cytoplasm) to become mature sperm.

Answer:

D. spermiogenesis