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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