Which of the following statements concerning oogenesis is false?

A) Oogenesis begins before birth.
B) Ova develop from stem cells called oogonia.
C) An ovum completes meiosis II after it is fertilized.
D) About half the oogonia complete mitosis between birth and puberty.
E) By the time of their birth, girls have already lost about 80 percent of their oocytes.


Answer: D

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