In ________, a primary oocyte divides to form a polar body and a secondary oocyte.
A)mitosis
B)meiosis I
C)meiosis II
D)ovulation

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Meiosis I is the division of a primary oocyte into a secondary oocyte and a smaller polar body. Meiosis II occurs only if fertilization occurs and results in the formation of a mature haploid egg and another polar body. Ovulation is the release of the mature egg from the ovary. Mitosis is the division of cells for growth and repair, but not for the production of gametes.

In ________, a Primary Oocyte Divides to Form a Polar