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During a female's fertile years, about how many oocytes develop into mature eggs?

Correct answer: D. 450

  • A. 20,000
  • B. 250,000
  • C. 300,000
  • D. 450

Explanation

Each female ovary potentially contains 200,000 follicles. Formed before her birth, of these, only several hundred will release egg cells during the female reproductive years. Considering this, 450 is the correct option.

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