Question

chapter 26 reading question 4
1 part | -- of 1 point

the stem cells that give rise to new sperm are called ______.

○ spermatogonia
○ spermatids
○ spermatocytes
○ sustentacular cells

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Spermatogonia: These are the stem cells that undergo mitosis to produce more spermatogonia and also start the process of sperm production.
• Spermatids: These are haploid cells formed from spermatocytes and undergo spermiogenesis to become sperm, not stem cells.
• Spermatocytes: These are formed from spermatogonia and undergo meiosis, not stem cells.
• Sustentacular cells: These support and nourish developing sperm, not stem cells for sperm production.

Answer:

A. spermatogonia