The secondary oocyte divides asymmetrically during meiosis II to produce one large egg (ovum) and a smaller, non-functional polar body. This process ensures that the egg retains most of the cytoplasmic material, which is crucial for the development of the embryo.

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In Oogenesis

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In oogenesis

A) the primary oocyte divides symmetrically to produce two equal secondary oocytes.
B) polar bodies differentiate to form functional eggs.
C) the oogonium is produced by meiosis.
D) the secondary oocyte divides asymmetrically to produce an egg and a non-functional polar body.
E) the primary oocyte undergoes meiosis to produce an oocyte and a polar body.

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