Final answer:
Each germ cell that completes both divisions of meiosis in a male lion with 38 chromosomes results in four sperm cells, each containing 19 chromosomes. The correct answer is B) 38, 19.
Step-by-step explanation:
A male lion has 38 chromosomes, and each germ cell that completes both divisions of meiosis will result in four sperm cells. During the process of meiosis, each germ cell will undergo two rounds of cellular division without any intervening DNA replication. As these divisions occur, the number of chromosomes is halved, resulting in four unique haploid daughter cells, each containing 19 chromosomes. Hence, when a division is completed, there are four sperm cells available, each with half the number of chromosomes compared to the original diploid germ cell.
The process of spermatogenesis begins with mitosis of diploid cells, which have the full set of chromosomes of the organism (which, for a lion, totals 38 chromosomes). These then proceed to meiosis where they go through two divisions, ultimately producing gametes or sperm that are haploid, meaning they have only half the number of chromosomes.
Therefore, the correct option for the question 'A male lion has 38 chromosomes. Each germ cell that goes through both divisions of meiosis will result in _____ sperm cells, each containing _____ chromosomes' is B) 38, 19.