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During the process of spermatogenesis, which of the following cells is the first to be haploid in nature?
- A.Spermatogonia
- B.Primary spermatocyte
- C.Secondary spermatocyte
- D.Spermatid
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Correct answer: C — Secondary spermatocyte
Solution
- Spermatogonia are diploid () cells.
- Primary spermatocytes are also diploid () cells that undergo meiosis I.
- Secondary spermatocytes are formed after meiosis I and contain chromosomes.
- Hence the answer is (C).
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