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At what stage of life is oogenesis initiated in a human female? When does the oocyte complete oogenesis?

A

At puberty

B

During menarche

C

During menopause

D

During embryonic development

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D
Oogensis is the process of formation of functional haploid ova from the diploid germinal cells in the ovary. Oogensis begain during embryonic development but is completed only after fertilisation of the secondary oocyte with the sperm.
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