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What induces the completion of meiotic division in secondary oocyte? Name the resultant cells formed.

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To answer the question, we need to break down the process of meiotic division in the secondary oocyte and identify what induces its completion, as well as the resultant cells formed. Here’s a step-by-step solution: ### Step 1: Understanding the Secondary Oocyte - The secondary oocyte is a stage in the female gamete development that is arrested in metaphase II of meiosis until fertilization occurs. ### Step 2: Induction of Meiotic Division Completion - The completion of meiotic division in the secondary oocyte is induced by the entry of a sperm cell. Specifically, the acrosome of the sperm releases enzymes that help penetrate the zona pellucida, the protective layer surrounding the oocyte. ...
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