Primary Spermatocyte At Biology Glossary

What is it? A diploid cell formed after a diploid spermatogonium underwent mitosis. The primary spermatocyte is arrested in Prophase of Meiosis I. It will complete meiosis to form two haploid secondary spermatocytes.

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