Respond to the following statements in reference to the five stages or structures involved in the development of the human egg. Answers may be used more than once or not at all.
-This cell becomes the mature egg only after fertilization in humans.
A)Oogonium
B)Primary oocyte
C)Secondary oocyte
D)Polar body
E)Corpus luteum

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The secondary oocyte is the stage where the egg is capable of being fertilized. It is released from the ovary during ovulation and if fertilized, it can complete meiosis and become a mature egg.

Answer: D
 Polar bodies are a by-product of meiosis in the development of the human egg. They are small cells that lack the ability to be fertilized and eventually disintegrate.

Answer: E
 The corpus luteum is a structure that forms from the ruptured follicle after ovulation. It secretes hormones that prepare the uterus for a potential pregnancy. However, it is not directly involved in the development of the human egg.

Answer: A and B
 Oogonium is the stem cell that gives rise to primary oocytes. Primary oocytes are the earliest stage in the development of the human egg and are present in females at birth. However, neither of these stages are directly involved in the development of the mature egg.

Respond to the Following Statements in Reference to the Five