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NClaborn

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During meiosis, an oocyte has divided into a secondary oocyte and a polar body. Why would this occur?
 
  a. This is a normal event, which reduces the probability of birth defects.
  b. This is an abnormal event, in which the oocyte conserves its cytoplasmic content.
  c. This is an abnormal event, which reduces the probability of birth defects.
  d. This is a normal event, in which the oocyte conserves its cytoplasmic content.

Question 2

Oogonia have ____ chromosomes.
 
  a. thirteen c. forty-six
  b. twenty-three d. sixty-one



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: D

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C



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