The basic difference between spermatogenesis and oogenesis is that ________.
A) during spermatogenesis two more polar bodies are produced
B) the mature ovum is n, while the sperm is 2n
C) in oogenesis, one mature ovum is produced, and in spermatogenesis four mature sperm are produced from the parent cell
D) spermatogenesis involves mitosis and meiosis, but oogenesis involves meiosis only

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The basic difference between spermatogenesis and oogenesis is that in oogenesis, one mature ovum is produced, and in spermatogenesis four mature sperm are produced from the parent cell. Option A is incorrect because during spermatogenesis, four functional sperm are produced from the parent cell, while during oogenesis, only one functional ovum is produced. Option B is incorrect because both mature sperm and ovum are haploid (n). Option D is incorrect because both spermatogenesis and oogenesis involve meiosis.

The Basic Difference Between Spermatogenesis and Oogenesis Is That ________