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Stages of Oogenesis
publish date: 2026/06/17 19:54:25.655353 UTC
The first meiotic division produces a smaller (1) and a larger secondary oocyte. During meiosis II, the secondary oocyte divides unequally, with less cytoplasm going to a second polar body, and more going toward the (2) that then differentiates into an ovum.
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follicle
ootid
first polar body
spermatid
Correct Answer
(1) first polar body
(2) ootid
Explanation
Oogenesis proceeds through two unequal meiotic divisions: meiosis I produces a first polar body and a secondary oocyte, and meiosis II produces a second polar body and an ootid, which matures into the ovum (egg).
Reference
Biology: A self-teaching guide