During spermatogenesis, 4,500 spermatogonia are induced. Each spermatogonium gives rise to one primary spermatocyte; each primary produces two secondary spermatocytes; each secondary forms two spermatids; each spermatid differentiates into a mature spermatozoon. How many mature spermatozoa are produced?

Step-by-step solution

1. Start with 4,500 spermatogonia.
2. Each spermatogonium yields 1 primary spermatocyte → 4,500 primaries.
3. Each primary produces 2 secondary spermatocytes → 4,500 × 2 = 9,000 secondaries.
4. Each secondary yields 2 spermatids → 9,000 × 2 = 18,000 spermatids.
5. Each spermatid becomes 1 mature sperm → 18,000 mature spermatozoa.
6. Thus, 18,000 mature sperm cells are produced.

Concept tested: Spermatogenesis yield

Published 13 October 2026 · How this solution was prepared and checked