Which statement related to oogenesis is correct?
A) Two million primary oocytes will mature.
B) At birth, all ova are contained in the female's ovaries.
C) The oocytes complete their division during fetal life.
D) Monthly, at least two oocytes mature.

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All of the cells that may undergo meiosis in a woman's lifetime are contained in the ovaries at birth.Only 400 to 500 ova will mature during the approximately 35 years of a woman's reproductive life.The primary oocytes begin their first meiotic division during fetal life but remain suspended until puberty.Every month,one primary oocyte matures and completes meiotic division yielding two unequal cells.

Which Statement Related to Oogenesis Is Correct