These are enclosed in a group of follicle cells at time of birth:
Correct answer: B. Primary oocytes
- A. Oogonia
- B. Primary oocytes
- C. Secondary oocytes
- D. Ova
Explanation
At the time of birth, a female has about 1-2 million primary oocytes in her ovaries. These primary oocytes are enclosed in a group of follicle cells, called a primordial follicle. The primordial follicle is the first stage in the development of an egg cell. So option B is correct.
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