Oogenesis differs from spermatogenesis in that in oogenesis
A) cells with only 23 chromosomes are formed.
B) there is only one functional gamete produced.
C) there are four functional gametes produced.
D) both A and C.

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In oogenesis, only one functional gamete (ovum) is produced from the original germ cell, along with three polar bodies that typically do not develop into functional gametes. This contrasts with spermatogenesis, where each germ cell leads to four functional sperm cells.

Oogenesis Differs from Spermatogenesis in That in Oogenesis