The oocyte released during ovulation is in:
Correct answer: D. Metaphase II
- A. Anaphase I
- B. Prophase I
- C. Metaphase I
- D. Metaphase II
Explanation
When a female ovulates the secondary oocyte is in metaphase II. It then completes the second phase of meiosis to make a mature ovum only if fertilization takes place.
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