Spermatogonia undergo a series of cell divisions to produce sperms. Select the correct statements from the following: A. Spermatogonia always undergo meiotic cell division. B. Primary spermatocytes divide mitotically to produce secondary spermatocytes. C. Secondary spermatocytes, through their second meiotic division, produce haploid spermatids. D. Spermatids produce spermatozoa through mitosis. E. Spermatids transform into spermatozoa by spermiogenesis. Choose the correct answer from the options given below: (NEET 2026)
Answer: (B) C and E only. Answer: (B) C and E only Solution: Spermatogonia first multiply by mitosis; some (primary spermatocytes) undergo meiosis, so A (always meiotic) and B (primary spermatocytes divide mitotically) are false.
- A.A and E only
- B.C and E only✓
- C.A, C and E only
- D.B, C and D only
Correct Answer
(B) C and E only
Solution & Explanation
Answer: (B) C and E only Solution: Spermatogonia first multiply by mitosis; some (primary spermatocytes) undergo meiosis, so A (always meiotic) and B (primary spermatocytes divide mitotically) are false. C is true — secondary spermatocytes undergo the second meiotic division to produce haploid spermatids. D is false — spermatids transform into spermatozoa by spermiogenesis, not mitosis, so E is true. Hence only C and E are correct. NCERT Reference: Ch 2, p.31, line 32 — "spermatocytes undergo the second meiotic"