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How many spermatozoa do each spermatogonia form?

By Rebeca Reus BSc, MSc (embryologist).
Last Update: 03/15/2022

Each type A spermatogonia can give rise to:

  • Type A spermatogonia, which will continue to replicate.
  • Type B spermatogonia, from which a primary spermatocyte will be formed, which will continue its development until it becomes a spermatozoon.

Therefore, from a type A spermatogonia, infinite spermatozoa can be formed.

In contrast, of each type B, only four sperm will be formed at the end of the spermatogenesis process.

 Rebeca Reus
Rebeca Reus
BSc, MSc
Embryologist
Degree in Human Biology (Biochemistry) from the Pompeu Fabra University (UPF). Official Master's Degree in Clinical Analysis Laboratory from the UPF and Master’s Degree about the Theoretical Basis and Laboratory Procedures in Assisted Reproduction from the University of Valencia (UV).
Embryologist. Degree in Human Biology (Biochemistry) from the Pompeu Fabra University (UPF). Official Master's Degree in Clinical Analysis Laboratory from the UPF and Master’s Degree about the Theoretical Basis and Laboratory Procedures in Assisted Reproduction from the University of Valencia (UV).