What is one difference between a primary oocyte and a secondary oocyte in humans?

A. A primary oocyte contains 46 chromosomes, while a secondary oocyte contains 23 chromosomes.

B. A primary oocyte is produced after birth, while a secondary oocyte is produced before birth.

C. A primary oocyte develops in both men and women, while a secondary oocyte develops only in women.

D. A primary oocyte is the product of meiosis, while a secondary oocyte is the product of mitosis.

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Sage Morgan

15 October, 07:03

What is one difference between a primary oocyte and a secondary oocyte in humans?

A. A primary oocyte contains 46 chromosomes, while a secondary oocyte contains 23 chromosomes.

B. A primary oocyte is produced after birth, while a secondary oocyte is produced before birth.

C. A primary oocyte develops in both men and women, while a secondary oocyte develops only in women.

D. A primary oocyte is the product of meiosis, while a secondary oocyte is the product of mitosis.

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Allen Mcpherson · Answer 1

The answer to your question would be primary oocyte has 46 chromosomes and secondary oocyte has 23 chromosomes. Making the primary oocytes diploid and the secondary oocytes haploid.