One difference between spermatogenesis and oogenesis is
A) spermatogenesis results in three times more cells.
B) spermatogenesis produces polar bodies in an effort to keep nutrients for the one sperm cell.
C) oogenesis stops at the second meiotic division and awaits fertilization by a sperm before finishing meiosis.
D) spermatogenesis results after fertilization.
E) oogensis produces 2 eggs and spermatogenesis produces 4 sperms.

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Oogenesis stops at the second meiotic division and awaits fertilization. Oogenesis produces 1 egg and 2 (or 3) polar bodies. Spermatogenesis results in four sperms compared to oogenesis and one egg. Spermatogenesis is required before fertilization can occur.

One Difference Between Spermatogenesis and Oogenesis Is