A. in greater numbers for a longer period of time in the male
B. in equal number in both sexes
C. for a longer period in the female than in male
D. in greater numbers by the female than by the male
✅ The correct answer is option A.
Reproductive cells in human beings are produced in greater numbers for a longer period of time in the male. Sexual reproduction occurs through the union of sex cells, or gametes. Gametes differ widely in males versus females for a given organism. For humans, male gametes are called spermatozoa while female gametes are called ova. Spermatozoa are also known as sperm and ova are also known as eggs.
Reproductive cells in human beings are produced in greater numbers for a longer period of time in the male. Sexual reproduction occurs through the union of sex cells, or gametes. Gametes differ widely in males versus females for a given organism. For humans, male gametes are called spermatozoa while female gametes are called ova. Spermatozoa are also known as sperm and ova are also known as eggs.