Question

Gametogenesis refers to
A) Fusion of two gametes
B) Fusion of two gametangia
C) Formation of two types of gametes
D)Formation of male gametes only

Answer 1

Hint:The reproductive cells found in the human body are known as gametes. There are two types of gametes, male and female gametes.

Complete answer:
Let us know a little bit about gametes. There are two different types of gametes,
Sperm - It is male gamete
Ova - It is female gamete

Option A: The process by which two gametes fuse are known as fertilization and not gametogenesis Therefore, this is the incorrect option.
Option B: Fusion of two gametangia is known as fertilization and not gametogenesis Therefore, this is the incorrect option.
Option C: The process by which two gametes are formed is known as gametogenesis. Therefore, this is the correct option.
There are two different types of gametes,
Sperm - It is formed by the process of spermatogenesis. The process of spermatogenesis is controlled by hormones like - FSH, androgens, LH, and GnRH
Egg - It is formed by the process of oogenesis. The process of oogenesis is controlled by female reproductive hormones which are secreted by pituitary glands
Option D: Formation of male gametes only happens via the process of spermatogenesis and not gametogenesis Therefore, this is the incorrect option

Thus, the correct option is(C) Formation of two types of gametes.

Note: The importance of gametogenesis is,
It is very important as it produces the sex cells - egg and sperm
Meiosis during gametogenesis is important as it produces haploid cells which when fused produces diploid zygote.