Question

What are the cells that secondary oocyte divides into called?

• A. Ovum and first polar body
• B. Ovum and second polar body
• C. First polar body and second polar body
• D. Primary oocyte and second polar body

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Ovum and second polar body

Secondary oocyte is formed as a result of the asymmetric division of primary oocyte, which also produces a tiny first polar body. Secondary oocyte further undergoes another asymmetric division producing a larger ovum and a smaller second polar body.