Question

How many ova, plural for ovum, can be produced from two primary oocytes through meiosis?

a. 4
b. 2
c. 1
d. 8
e. 16

Answer 1

b. 2

Step-by-step explanation:

Each primary oocyte produces 4 daughter cells after meiosis. However, only one of those 4 cells is an ovum;the three remaining cells are called polar bodies. Polar bodies are not ovulated and therefore are not fertilized.

According to the above, if we have two primary oocytes, we will obtain two ova after meiosis.