Freezing oocytes has not been very successful because
A) they undergo an extra meiosis.
B) the woman can become dangerously cold.
C) ice crystals can form in the abundant, watery cytoplasm.
D) the nuclei shatter.
E) the oocyte turns into a polar body.

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The cytoplasm of oocytes is abundant and watery which makes it difficult to freeze successfully because of the formation of ice crystals that can damage the cell.

Freezing Oocytes Has Not Been Very Successful Because