Oogenesis
The formation of the ovum (mature female gamete) from undifferentiated germ cells is called oogenesis. This process takes place in the ovaries (female gonads). Oogenesis consists of three stages known as the multiplication phase, growth phase, and maturation phase.
Cell Division
Cell division involves the formation of new daughter cells from the parent cells. It is a part of the cell cycle that takes place in both prokaryotic and eukaryotic organisms. Cell division is required for three main reasons:
Distinguish between the following terms:
somatic cell and gamete; autosome and sex
chromosomes; haploid and diploid.
Describe the events that characterize each
phase of meiosis.
Describe three events that occur during
meiosis I but not mitosis.
Name and explain the three events that
contribute to
reproducing organisms.
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