What Is the Advantage of Having Polar Bodies Formed in Oogenesis

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Multiple Choice

What is the advantage of having polar bodies formed in oogenesis?

• A) to produce four gametes, each with adequate amounts of nutrients
• B) to produce one functional gamete with maximal nutrient content
• C) to dispose of extra chromosomes
• D) to produce four gametes, each with adequate amounts of nutrients, and one functional gamete with maximal nutrient content
• E) to produce four gametes, each with adequate amounts of nutrients, and to dispose of extra chromosomes

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