What May Be the Most Likely Reason for the Existence

question 2

Multiple Choice

What may be the most likely reason for the existence of polar bodies?

• A) They act as a back-up in case the secondary oocyte becomes non-viable.
• B) They may be fertilized and produce a viable twin.
• C) They provide a structure for half of the chromosomes after cellular division.
• D) They add a hormonal stimulus necessary to trigger ovulation.
• E) They are important additional sources of estrogen.

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