Practice mode Reproduction

At what stage is the human female gamete when it is released at ovulation?

Correct answer C. Secondary oocyte arrested in metaphase II

Explanation

The primary oocyte completes meiosis I just before ovulation, producing a secondary oocyte that halts at metaphase II. Meiosis II is completed only if a sperm penetrates it.

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