During spermatogenesis, one spermatogonium containing
A) 46 chromosomes yields 16 spermatozoa, each containing 23 chromosomes
B) 46 chromosomes yields 1 spermatozoon containing 23 chromosomes and a polar body containing the other 23 chromosomes
C) 46 chromosomes yields 2 spermatozoa, each containing 23 chromosomes
D) 46 chromosomes yields 1 spermatozoon containing 46 chromosomes
E) 23 chromosomes yields 1 spermatozoon containing 23 chromosomes

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During spermatogenesis, one spermatogonium undergoes mitosis and meiosis to produce four spermatozoa, each with 23 chromosomes. However, the question seems to imply a larger number of spermatozoa, which is not typical, but A is the closest correct choice as it correctly states the chromosome number in spermatozoa.

During Spermatogenesis, One Spermatogonium Containing