Respond to the following statements in reference to the five stages or structures involved in the development of the human egg. Answers may be used more than once or not at all.
-This diploid germ cell produces primary oocytes by mitosis.
A)Oogonium
B)Primary oocyte
C)Secondary oocyte
D)Polar body
E)Corpus luteum

Question

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The diploid germ cell that produces primary oocytes by mitosis is called the oogonium.

Answer: B
 The primary oocyte is the cell produced by the oogonium that will later develop into an egg.

Answer: C
 The secondary oocyte is the cell produced when the primary oocyte undergoes meiosis I.

Answer: D
 Polar bodies are small cells produced during oogenesis that are eventually discarded.

Answer: E
 The corpus luteum is a temporary structure formed after ovulation that secretes progesterone to support a potential pregnancy. It is not directly involved in the development of the human egg.

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