Which of the following correctly describes a difference between spermatogenesis and oogenesis?

A) Spermatogenesis results in four mature sperm cells, while oogenesis results in one mature egg cell.
B) Spermatogenesis results in one mature sperm cell, while oogenesis results in four mature egg cells.
C) In spermatogenesis, mitosis occurs twice and meiosis once, while in oogenesis, mitosis occurs once and meiosis twice.
D) Spermatogenesis results in four mature sperm cells, while oogenesis results in one mature egg cell. In spermatogenesis, mitosis occurs twice and meiosis once, while in oogenesis, mitosis occurs once and meiosis twice.


Answer: A

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