NEET Biology ยท Hard

Human Reproduction: Oogenesis MCQ

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OogenesisHardQuestion 9115

Question

The primary oocyte remains arrested for a long time in which stage?

  1. A
    Prophase I of meiosis
    Correct
  2. B
    Metaphase I
  3. C
    Anaphase II
  4. D
    Telophase II

Correct answer

Prophase I of meiosis

Explanation

Primary oocytes are arrested in prophase I until puberty, after which selected follicles resume development.