Which of the following statements is NOT true of the

human female?
a. She produces all the eggs that she ever will
before she is born.
b. The process of meiosis may take 30 to 50 years
to complete.
c. The primary oocytes lay dormant until puberty.
d. She will normally produce more gametes than
her male counterpart.
e. It is possible that more than one egg will be
released at ovulation.


Answer: d

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