Which of the following is true about the production of polar bodies in humans?

(A) It increases genetic variability.
(B) It provides the maximum amount of cytoplasm and resources to the ovum.
(C) It occurs in male and female vertebrates during meiosis I.
(D) It is completed prior to fertilization.
(E) It results in nondisjunction.


Answer: (B) It provides the maximum amount of cytoplasm and resources to the ovum.

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