Question

Although the sperm and egg are both produced by the process of meiosis, they differ:

Options

• from a genetic point of view: each gene stands an equal chance of ending up in a sperm but has only 50% chance of being discarded in the polar body in egg production

• in the allocation of cellular food supply

• in motility

• all of the above

Answer 1

All of the above

Explanation:

Sperm and egg differ from a genetic point of view, as each gene has an equal chance of being in sperm but a 50% chance of being discarded in the polar body during egg production. They also differ in allocation of cellular food supply eggs have more cytoplasm and stored food, and sperm are motile while eggs are not. Hence, all given differences apply.