Spermatogenesis vs. Oogenesis

Spermatogenesis is the production of male gametes, or spermatozoa, through the process of meiosis.

Oogenesis is the production of female gametes, or ova, through the process of meiosis. gamete = a male or female cell that joins with a cell of the opposite sex to form a zygote (= a single cell that develops into a person, animal or plant) See also The stages of meiosis