spermatogenesis

Term ID

GO:0007283

Synonyms

generation of spermatozoa

Definition

The developmental process by which male germ line stem cells self renew or give rise to successive cell types resulting in the development of a spermatozoa. (3)

References

Wikipedia:Spermatogenesis

Ontology

GO: Biological Process QuickGO AmiGO

Relationships

has parts: male germ-line cyst encapsulation male germ-line cyst formation male germ-line stem cell asymmetric division male germline ring canal formation primary spermatocyte growth ... Show All 11 Terms

male germ-line cyst encapsulation male germ-line cyst formation male germ-line stem cell asymmetric division male germline ring canal formation primary spermatocyte growth sperm karyosome formation spermatid cytoplasm removal during spermiation of flagellated sperm spermatid differentiation spermatocyte division spermatogonial cell division testicular fusome organization Show first 5 Terms
is a type of: developmental process involved in reproduction male gamete generation

developmental process involved in reproduction male gamete generation Show first 5 Terms
inverse capable_of: male germ cell

male germ cell Show first 5 Terms

Phenotype

Phenotype caused by Genes

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