Question
Which best describes oogenesis? Oogenesis involves mitosis but not meiosis. Oogenesis differentiates oogonia directly into eggs. Oogenesis starts in development and then halts until puberty Oogenesis happens in the testes
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Answer
C
Explanation
Oogenesis is the process by which the female gametes, or ova, are created. The process begins during the embryonic development stage where a finite number of oogonia (precursors to ova) are produced. These oogonia then enter meiosis but halt at the Prophase I stage until puberty. At puberty, each menstrual cycle allows for the resumption and completion of one oocyte's meiosis. Therefore, the statement "Oogenesis starts in development and then halts until puberty" is the most accurate description of oogenesis among the provided options.