STANDARDZoology-Human Reproduction

STANDARD Zoology Oogenesis MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12

In which phase of cell division is oogonia arrested

A

Anaphase II

B

Prophase I

C

Interphase

D

Both prophase I and II

Correct Answer

Option B

Detailed Explanation

Oogonia are diploid that divide mitotically to produce million of oogonia in each ovary. A few develop into larger cells called primary oocyte that enter prophase of meiosis-I during foetal development but do not complete that phase until after puberty.

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