MEDICAL PHYSIOLOGY

PHYSIOLOGY

SYNAPTIC PHYSIOLOGY

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Oogenesis, the process that creates female gametes, is halted at prophase I until puberty. Which of the following describes the DNA content of a female’s gametes during her childhood?
A
46 chromosomes, 92 chromatids
B
23 chromosomes, 23 chromatids
C
46 chromosomes, 46 chromatids
D
23 chromosomes, 46 chromatids
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Oogenesis, the process that creates female gametes, is halted at prophase I until puberty.

Detailed explanation-2: -7. Phenomena that creates female gametes, oogenesis is ceased at prophase I up till puberty. This describes the DNA content of a female’s gametes during her childhood.

Detailed explanation-3: -The egg and sperm cells then divide in half. The egg and sperm cells then have 23 chromosomes each. When a sperm with 23 chromosomes fertilizes an egg with 23 chromosomes, the baby will then have a complete set of 46 chromosomes, or 23 pairs. Half are from the father and half are from the mother.

Detailed explanation-4: -The female gamete is referred to as an ovum or egg. Ova are formed in the ovaries from germline cells. Immature ova at various stages of development can be found in the ovaries. Every month, an ovary produces an ovum (egg) that develops and matures before being released.

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