From the list below, which choice represents a correct difference between sperm production and egg production?

A) Four mature sperm are produced from one cell; one large egg is produced from one cell.
B) Sperm are produced by somatic (body) cells; eggs are produced by gametes.
C) Sperm are produced by mitosis; eggs are produced by meiosis.
D) Sperm are produced by meiosis; eggs are produced by mitosis.
E) Eight mature sperm are produced from one cell; two eggs are produced from one cell.


Answer: A

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What will be an ideal response?

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