How Long Does It Take to Proceed from Prophase I

question 18

Multiple Choice

How long does it take to proceed from prophase I to metaphase I in oogenesis?

• A) One follows directly after the other.
• B) There is usually a pause of about 1 hour.
• C) It varies, but on the order of years.
• D) There is a pause for a day.
• E) There is a pause for about a month.

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Definitions:

Accommodation

In Piaget’s theory of cognitive development, the adaptation process by which existing knowledge structures are modified somewhat when an individual is exposed to new information.

Infant Cognition

The mental processes by which infants learn to understand and interact with the world around them, including memory and problem-solving abilities.

Babbling Patterns

The repetitive vocalizing of consonant and vowel combinations by infants, considered a precursor to the development of language.