Regarding the events that take place in the complex process of spermatogenesis, which of the following statements is true: a.The sperm nucleus behaves like that of any other somatic cell, and remains quiescent until its replication during cell division, maintaining the RNAs. b.RNA transcription is continuous, and even increases as the process progresses, since the RNA content in the sperm will have a key relevance in early embryo development and is related to assisted reproduction outcomes.

Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
11th Edition
ISBN:9780134580999
Author:Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn
Publisher:Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn
Chapter1: The Human Body: An Orientation
Section: Chapter Questions
Problem 1RQ: The correct sequence of levels forming the structural hierarchy is A. (a) organ, organ system,...
icon
Related questions
Question
100%

Question:

Regarding the events that take place in the complex process of spermatogenesis, which of the following statements is true:

a.The sperm nucleus behaves like that of any other somatic cell, and remains quiescent until its replication during cell division, maintaining the RNAs.

b.RNA transcription is continuous, and even increases as the process progresses, since the RNA content in the sperm will have a key relevance in early embryo development and is related to assisted reproduction outcomes.

c.RNA transcription in the sperm does not contribute to embryo quality or reproductive success, since it is silenced, and the oocyte will be responsible for its contribution as well as its functionalities in the embryo.

d.There is no RNA transcription in the later stages, but the mRNA content in the sperm that comes from previous stages of spermatogenesis will have a key relevance in early embryo development and has been related to the ability of the sperm to achieve a pregnancy.

Expert Solution
steps

Step by step

Solved in 3 steps

Blurred answer
Knowledge Booster
Developmental biology
Learn more about
Need a deep-dive on the concept behind this application? Look no further. Learn more about this topic, biology and related others by exploring similar questions and additional content below.
Similar questions
Recommended textbooks for you
Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
Biology
ISBN:
9780134580999
Author:
Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn
Publisher:
PEARSON
Biology 2e
Biology 2e
Biology
ISBN:
9781947172517
Author:
Matthew Douglas, Jung Choi, Mary Ann Clark
Publisher:
OpenStax
Anatomy & Physiology
Anatomy & Physiology
Biology
ISBN:
9781259398629
Author:
McKinley, Michael P., O'loughlin, Valerie Dean, Bidle, Theresa Stouter
Publisher:
Mcgraw Hill Education,
Molecular Biology of the Cell (Sixth Edition)
Molecular Biology of the Cell (Sixth Edition)
Biology
ISBN:
9780815344322
Author:
Bruce Alberts, Alexander D. Johnson, Julian Lewis, David Morgan, Martin Raff, Keith Roberts, Peter Walter
Publisher:
W. W. Norton & Company
Laboratory Manual For Human Anatomy & Physiology
Laboratory Manual For Human Anatomy & Physiology
Biology
ISBN:
9781260159363
Author:
Martin, Terry R., Prentice-craver, Cynthia
Publisher:
McGraw-Hill Publishing Co.
Inquiry Into Life (16th Edition)
Inquiry Into Life (16th Edition)
Biology
ISBN:
9781260231700
Author:
Sylvia S. Mader, Michael Windelspecht
Publisher:
McGraw Hill Education