When does the second meiotic division in oogenesis occur?
A) when the ovum reaches the uterine tube
B) when the female reaches puberty
C) when the ovum has been fertilized
D) when stimulated by the first polar body
E) when the ovum is released from the ovary

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The second meiotic division in oogenesis occurs when the ovum has been fertilized. This process completes the division that was halted at metaphase II, resulting in the formation of a mature ovum and a second polar body.

When Does the Second Meiotic Division in Oogenesis Occur