In humans spermatogenesis and oogenesis differ in a number of ways. Which of the following is NOT one of them?

a. number of functional gametes produced by a single meiosis event
b. ploidy of final meiotic products
c. timing of meiotic divisions (when they occur in the male/female life cycle)
d. number of gametes produced in a given time period
e. all of these are differences between human male and female gametogenesis


Answer: b. ploidy of final meiotic products

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