Respond to the Following Statements in Reference to the Five

question 71

Multiple Choice

Respond to the following statements in reference to the five stages or structures involved in the development of the human egg. Answers may be used more than once or not at all.
-This cell contains a haploid set of chromosomes but will never be fertilized; often disintegrates and is reabsorbed in the body.

• A)Oogonium
• B)Primary oocyte
• C)Secondary oocyte
• D)Polar body
• E)Corpus luteum

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Definitions:

Allele

A variant form of a gene at a particular location on a chromosome that controls a specific trait.

Genotype

The genetic makeup of an organism, determining inherited characteristics.

Phenotype

The set of observable characteristics of an individual resulting from the interaction of its genotype with the environment.

Sympathetic

Characterized by feelings of compassion or understanding towards the situations of others.