The female gamete (ovum) is not formed until meiosis II is completed when:
A) the secondary oocyte has been fertilized by the sperm
B) the first polar body has been resorbed
C) the mature (Graafian) follicle has erupted from the ovary
D) menstruation has happened around day 28

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The female gamete, or ovum, completes its formation during meiosis II, which only concludes if the secondary oocyte is fertilized by a sperm. This process ensures that the genetic material from both parents is ready to be combined before the final cell division is completed.

The Female Gamete (Ovum) Is Not Formed Until Meiosis II